AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Trade: Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and CROSSROADS Maldives signed the host property agreement for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026, kicking off preparations and positioning the Maldives as the regional ceremony destination. Payments & Finance: Mastercard appointed Zakia Sultana as Country Manager for Bangladesh, aiming to scale digital payments adoption and deepen partnerships as the market moves toward interoperability. Regional Digital Remittances: Nepal’s NCHL connected Nepal’s NPI with India’s UPI via cross-border VPA transfers, enabling 24/7 real-time remittances with transaction limits set by direction. Banking Strength: Fitch endorsed Bank of Maldives’ financial strength and resilience. Business & Environment: Bisleri International represented India at Nepal’s SACEP training on EPR and plastic credit systems, with Maldives among participating countries to strengthen circular economy frameworks. Aviation Demand: Turkish Airlines reported its highest May load factor (84%) and 7.9m passengers despite Middle East conflict pressures.
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