AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing Politics: HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love on Nov 10, after a Penguin India deal collapsed over requested edits. GDP Debate: India’s 7.8% Q1 growth sparked fresh scrutiny, with critics questioning whether the numbers overstate momentum and whether jobs and investment are catching up. K-pop & Film: BLACKPINK’s Lisa announced her documentary Always Lalisa will hit theaters Oct 12, with tickets starting Sept 9. Library Theft: Kitakyushu officials report 391 paperback books missing from two public libraries, with police suspecting theft. Tech & Consumer Electronics: IDC projects Apple’s first foldable iPhone (“iPhone Ultra”) could average about $2,550, making it the priciest iPhone yet. Crypto/Mining: Reports flag BTC’s falling hashrate alongside ongoing miner “capitulation,” even as prices rebound. Manga to Screen: Studio Ghibli-adjacent buzz aside, Look Back’s live-action clip spotlights its manga-making duo ahead of Japan’s Sept 11 release. Travel Deals: Mastercard and Klook launch partner offers for Pacific-bound US travelers.
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