AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia-UK Trade: India and the UK have operationalised their free trade agreement, with Prime Minister Modi calling it a “significant moment” as CETA delivers duty-free access for nearly 99% of Indian exports and a social security deal supports professionals working temporarily in the UK. Middle East Shipping Risk: The US and Iran traded attacks as the Strait of Hormuz fight escalates, with Trump warning of threats to civilian infrastructure—raising concerns for oil prices and global shipping. Global Health: The UN warns vaccination progress is fragile: 2025 coverage improved slightly, but funding cuts, conflict and misinformation are widening gaps and leaving millions “zero-dose” children unprotected. Regional Trade Corridors: Dubai’s DMCC signed an MoU with Botswana’s exchange group to create an Africa-first sister-hub commodity corridor linking Dubai’s trading ecosystem with Gaborone. Business & Growth Signals: Malaysia’s outlook improves as stronger E&E exports and semiconductor demand lift its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.7%, while global sukuk issuance rose in 1H2026, led by local-currency markets. Transport & Tourism: A study says East England’s £4bn visitor economy is held back by poor public transport and misaligned services, hurting satisfaction and staffing. Aviation Safety: India says the Ahmedabad Air India crash probe is in its final stages, with the final report expected soon.
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