AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoE20 fuel row: Bhutan’s E20 petrol dispute with India stays in the spotlight as India’s oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri rejects “engine damage” claims and says automakers and service providers report no issues, while Bhutan’s media and officials continue to question transparency and compatibility. Cross-border digital payments: India and Indonesia move to link UPI with Indonesia’s payment system, aiming to make cross-border payments and travel easier, with QR linkages also planned. Bhutan trade push: Bhutan restarts its WTO accession talks after graduating from LDC status, framing it as a step toward stronger competitiveness and resilience. Tourism & infrastructure: Gelephu–Tareythang road planning advances toward tendering, while Tsirang’s rural tourism economy gets a boost from momentum around the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Flood risk planning: Long-term flood and landslide mitigation measures for Phuentsholing are outlined, including hillside regulation and sediment management. Regional business signals: Bangladesh FDI rebounded 45% in 2025, and it approved Starlink to export unfiltered bandwidth to neighbours—potentially strengthening regional connectivity.
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