AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectricity Tariff Debate: MPs in Bhutan’s National Assembly are questioning a proposed jump for low-voltage users—Nu 5.63 per unit from Nu 2.66—pushing the government on timing and whether subsidies will soften the hit for households, offices, and small businesses. SME Support via Cotton Clusters: Egypt’s MSMEDA launched an “Egyptian Cotton Festival” to link cotton-value-chain micro, small and medium firms with major brands, boost production and marketing, and expand local and export markets. Incubation for Retail Space: Evanston is preparing a pop-up and pilot incubator program for October, offering short-term affordable storefronts plus mentorship, with applications open until May 29. Inflation Pressure in Malaysia: Bank Negara Malaysia says Q1 headline inflation rose to 1.6% while core eased to 2.1%, with electricity and fuel costs tied to Middle East-linked global price pressures. Fuel Shock Spreads: Northern Mariana Islands utilities approved a steep fuel surcharge increase as diesel prices surge, raising fears for affordability and the pace of renewable transition. BRICS Digital Agenda: BRICS foreign ministers backed AI and digital connectivity cooperation, alongside tighter focus on cybercrime and safer, more inclusive AI.
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