AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Trade: Sri Lanka says it is unlikely to pursue new barter deals as its tea-for-oil arrangement with Iran nears completion. The agreement has covered about $235 million in Ceylon tea exports, with $15 million still to reconcile; payment delays have strained exporters. Egyptian Industry: Saint-Gobain is doubling float-glass capacity at Ain Sokhna and plans to open a plasterboard plant in Sadat City, expanding local production and its building-products range. Household Spending: Egypt Forum recommendations include raising the minimum wage to EGP 15,000 by fiscal 2029/30 and increasing average employee pay by at least 50%; these are proposed targets, not enacted policy. Gulf Retail: Apparel Group has launched AIVI, an AI-powered shopping app, as retailers look to bring more digital features into the customer experience.
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