AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade & Market Access: The EU urged Sri Lanka to reapply for next-generation GSP+ and use the run-up to reforms to boost industrialisation and investment, as export gains have not matched the trade concession’s potential. SME Cost Pressure: India’s commercial LPG bill is rising again—19kg cylinder prices in Delhi jumped Rs 42 to Rs 3,113.50 from June 1 (Kolkata up Rs 53.50), squeezing restaurants, hotels, caterers and other small food businesses. Skills for Growth: India trained 2,500 traditional artisans on AI tools under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, covering branding, product design and digital marketing to help micro and small trades compete. Cross-Border Business: India–Oman’s free trade pact kicks in June 1 with broad duty-free access for most tariff lines, opening new order potential for MSMEs in sectors like textiles, leather and auto components. Tourism & Payments: Visa and Thailand’s TAT launched “Visa Destinations” to improve inbound travel experiences via secure digital payments and local merchant tie-ups, aiming to support small tourism businesses. Regional Finance & Inclusion: CAPHRA called for formal inclusion standards in tobacco control and public health policy across Asia-Pacific, arguing that early stakeholder input improves uptake and trust.
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