AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoTextbook Crunch: Kyrgyzstan’s president orders an extra 7 billion soms to tackle long-running textbook shortages, with officials told to publish school-by-school delivery gaps and investigate reports of free textbooks being sold. Publishing & Books in Markets: Japan’s Poplar Publishing sets up in India to sell and translate children’s titles like “Kaiketsu Zorori,” aiming to build a picture-book culture and expand beyond English/Hindi later. Audio Publishing Spotlight: The British Audio Awards (Speakies) reveal 2026 shortlists, including Booker-longlisted “John of John,” major performance nods, and recognition tied to the upcoming HBO “Harry Potter” series. Book Industry Meets Tech: Taboola moves to acquire Dianomi to strengthen its premium, finance-focused performance ad network—another reminder that publishing-ad tech keeps consolidating. Travel Rules Affecting Bookish Leisure: The UK CMA warns travel firms to prepare for anti-drip pricing compliance, saying sector-specific guidance won’t come and enforcement is already ramping up. NSE IPO Watch: India’s National Stock Exchange IPO hits 55% subscription on Day 2 (OFS only), with anchor demand led by major institutions.
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