AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInternational Hemp & CBD Industry: Japan’s JIHE 2026 (Japan International Hemp Expo) returns to Tokyo in November, positioning hemp as the “origin” for CBD, wellness and sustainability. Legislation & Policy: South Korea’s National Assembly member backs “cannabis-free CBD,” endorsing hops-derived CBD as a science-based path for the bio-industry. Corporate Moves: InterCure secures a $7.4M private placement term sheet (up to $18.6M) tied to growing Germany demand and U.S. cannabis rescheduling opportunities. Enforcement & Seizures: Hong Kong Customs arrested a passenger after seizing about 12kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport; India’s customs also arrested travelers over hydroponic weed worth crores in Mumbai and New Delhi. Public Health & Safety: Western Cape opens a dedicated adolescent mental health wing for girls, noting youth alcohol and cannabis use amid trauma and depression. Cannabis Business Watch: Massachusetts’ party-primary overhaul can go to the November ballot, while in the U.S. cannabis lounges face delays that keep social consumption from opening.
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