AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCross-border trade pressure: A third-month halt on Indian stone imports is disrupting Burimari Land Port trade, forcing traders to move more loads per truck, pushing up Bangladesh stone prices and raising costs on fixed-price projects. Digital payments expansion: UPI is already accepted in Bhutan and several other countries, while broader coverage highlights how India’s payment rails are enabling new fintech services. Rural income boost: Matsutake prices are lifting incomes in Genye Gewog, where collectors and exporters are seeing better returns and festival-linked sales. Disaster readiness: Thimphu’s 7.5 earthquake drill exposed emergency equipment and coordination gaps, with Nepal providing technical support. Highland support: Bhutan’s Home Affairs Ministry is setting up a Special Technical Committee to assess highlanders’ winter livelihood challenges across 10 districts. Tourism business strain: Bumthang businesses are urging more tourism facilities and attractions as occupancy remains low despite national visitor numbers. Informal trade squeeze: In Phuentsholing, informal cross-border goods movement is undercutting compliant formal importers through avoided taxes and procedures. Energy market shift (region): Nepal’s energy sector is moving from shortages to market management as surplus production grows and PPAs expand.
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