AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Iran Energy Shock: An Antiwar.com analysis warns the Strait of Hormuz crisis is turning into a wider energy, shipping, fertilizer, food and financial drag that could weigh on global growth through 2027. EU-India Trade Risk: The EU’s next Russia sanctions package would include some India-linked entities, raising hurdles for ratifying the EU-India trade deal. AI Export Controls: Reuters reports Amazon executives warned the Trump administration about Anthropic’s advanced models; the US then ordered Anthropic to block foreign access, prompting global shutdowns. Bangladesh Investment Push: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury says business licences could be automatically approved if no response comes within seven days, aiming to cut red tape. Creative Economy Plan: Bangladesh targets creative industries to reach 1.5% of GDP and create 500,000 jobs, pairing tax and skills incentives with a 10-year strategy. Nepal Labor Rights: Nepal’s Supreme Court cleared the government’s move to dissolve trade unions in government agencies. Morocco Trade Strategy: Morocco is weighing a Chinese free-trade offer after ranking top in Africa for industrial performance, while economists warn informality remains structurally hard to formalize.
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