AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoG20 Trade Talks: China said the Milwaukee G20 meeting ended without agreement on overcapacity and forced labor, after “divergent opinions” tied to US tariffs; it backed a joint statement on food security but no outcome documents on the other issues. Central Banking: India’s RBI is widely expected to hike the repo rate by 0.25% in October as West Asia-linked energy and commodity pressures keep inflation risks elevated. Energy & Trade Resilience: A former Singapore foreign minister warned India and China are better placed for Strait of Hormuz disruptions thanks to diversified sourcing and stockpiles, though India may still buy some Russian oil. Regional Integration: ASEAN moved toward signing the Digital Economy Framework Agreement in November, aiming to make cross-border digital skills more usable for employers. Tax Policy: Uganda’s tax incentives face a value-for-money test as a study estimates tax expenditures hit Shs5.01tn in FY2024/25 (about 2.2% of GDP). Public Finance & Jobs: The World Bank is nearing approval of Jordan’s $200m Youth, Technology and Jobs project restructuring, extending timelines and shifting funds toward wage incentives and on-the-job training.
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