AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndia–France Economic Dialogue: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and France’s Roland Lescure co-chaired talks in Aix-en-Provence on critical minerals, economic sovereignty, security, and deepening financial-industry links. Energy & Infrastructure: Nepal kicked off tunnel work for the 106 MW Jagdulla hydropower project, aiming to boost Dolpa and Karnali’s development. Maritime Security & Trade: The UK and France called the Strait of Hormuz a “vital highway” and said Oman will cooperate on safe navigation, with readiness for a multinational mission if needed. Regional Growth Watch: Cyprus’ central bank points to domestic demand as the main growth driver, while Westpac says PNG’s economy stays on track for ~4.6% growth in 2026. Policy & Markets: China warned against Japan–India “economic security” cooperation targeting third parties; India’s monsoon outlook is below normal, raising risks for agriculture and inflation. Local Economic Boosts: Durban July is projected to bring major spending and jobs to eThekwini, and Hawaii’s RIMPAC could set a spending record. Business & Tech: Bain says India VC is shifting toward monetization and profitability by 2026; China seeks public feedback on draft e-commerce law amendments.
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