AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInvestment and Trade: Bhutan and Thailand are widening economic ties, with Thai companies encouraged to explore opportunities in Gelephu Mindfulness City, renewable energy, tourism and services. Three cooperation agreements were signed, including one for a proposed 100-megawatt agrivoltaic project; the countries are also advancing their free-trade agreement. GMC’s growth is expected to bring new demand for local businesses in accommodation, food, transport and retail. Clean-Energy Manufacturing: GMC has signed a letter of intent with India’s Patel Greentech for Bhutan’s first battery storage assembly and manufacturing facility. Planned capacity is up to 10 gigawatt-hours a year, with production intended for Bhutan and regional markets. Business Finance: Loden Tewa has launched a concessional loan facility aimed at enterprises that have outgrown start-up grants but struggle to qualify for commercial bank lending. Regional Commerce: Bhutan-Bangladesh trade has reached US$85 million, as both countries seek to make cross-border commerce easier.
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