AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Market Access: Singapore’s business federation says 54 companies are using China’s import expo to find partners and reach markets across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, extending the event’s role beyond China. Trade Shifts: Armenia’s trade with the EU surged 49.1% to $2.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while trade with the Eurasian Economic Union rose 17.4% to $4.3 billion; the EU’s share of Armenia’s trade climbed as the EAEU’s fell. Trade Efficiency: Sri Lanka launched its long-delayed OneTRADE portal to replace repeated paper filings, initially for tea and coconut exporters. The government has yet to set a timeline for expanding access to other sectors. Growth Potential: A new OECD report says women’s low participation in jobs, business ownership and finance is holding back MENA economies; closing labour-force gaps could lift regional GDP by about 54%. Supply Chain Risks: Disruption at key sea routes can quickly raise shipping and fuel costs, feeding inflation and putting pressure on businesses and consumers worldwide.
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