AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGig Work Protections: The ILO adopted the first global treaty for decent work in the platform economy, setting binding standards for app-based workers on pay, safety, social security and how algorithms manage work. Digital Economy & Telecom: Malaysia’s PM Anwar urged more companies to use 5G to lift productivity and innovation, while stressing greener telecom networks and digital security. Cuba Economic Liberalization: President Díaz-Canel announced reforms to expand private business activity, speed approvals, and reduce state intermediaries as the island faces severe shortages. UK–Nigeria Growth Push: The UK and Nigeria launched a £15m, three-year programme to attract private investment and support digital governance reforms. Inflation & Consumer Pressure: India’s retail inflation eased to 3.93% in May but remains a watchpoint as fuel and food pressures persist. Trade & Industry: A new report argues tariffs helped revive US manufacturing, challenging the long-running “tariffs are poison” narrative. Energy Policy Clash: Northern Ireland councils renewed calls for an outright fracking ban, citing limited economic upside and potential social and environmental harm. Space Economy: SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq after a record $75bn IPO, boosting Elon Musk’s wealth and fueling investor focus on the space sector.
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