AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia–Italy Trade Push: Modi and Meloni met in Rome to upgrade ties to a “special strategic partnership,” targeting €20bn bilateral trade in three years and flagging textiles among priority investment areas. Bio-based Materials: Rice and Houston researchers say they’ve built a bacteria-grown “living” supermaterial from aligned bacterial cellulose that could replace plastic in packaging and manufacturing. Uzbek Tax Overhaul: Mirziyoyev signed a decree expanding “large taxpayer” rules from July 1, widening coverage across banks, telecoms, airlines and major state firms. US Vape Crackdown Focus: China-linked illicit vapes dominate the US market, with regulators facing pressure to tighten enforcement. Textile Industry Moves: India’s Ministry of Textiles launched the Bharat Tex 2026 event app with an AI smart assistant; in Tamil Nadu, SIMA urged action on power costs hitting mills; and Tirupur’s TEA and Shahi Exports rolled out “Inache Connect” for worker welfare and ESG compliance.
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