AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIntellectual Property & Culture: Bhutan’s GI protection debate gets a boost from World Fashion Day coverage, explaining how Geographical Indications can legally shield place-linked goods and traditional crafts from cultural appropriation. Plastic & Compliance: Bangladesh’s new Extended Producer Responsibility rules shift plastic packaging waste duties onto producers, importers and brand owners—an approach Bhutan industry watchers may want to track for future waste-management models. Energy & Renewables: DGPC and Hira Power & Steel Ltd sign an MoU to explore joint development of solar projects in Bhutan, building on HPSL’s earlier 500 MW solar EoI. Trade & Payments: India eases Foreign Trade Policy rules to let exporters invoice overseas sales and receive export proceeds in Indian rupees, potentially widening rupee settlement options for eligible trade. Logistics & Connectivity: NFR completes track-linking to connect Jogighopa railway yard with Assam’s Multi Modal Logistics Park, aiming to improve freight efficiency and support regional trade including Bhutan. Tourism & Business Events: Indian medical value travel delegation meets Bhutan officials and institutions to discuss specialised healthcare collaboration and capacity building. Local Industry & Services: Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority starts monitoring vehicle ownership transfer compliance after low enforcement, while BCCI calls for Tenancy Act amendments to better protect commercial tenants.
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