AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEFTA–Vietnam Trade Deal: Vietnam has wrapped a decade-long FTA negotiation with EFTA (including Liechtenstein), aiming to cut barriers and boost trade, services, investment, and market access under a broad framework covering goods, rules of origin, customs facilitation, investment, IP, procurement, and sustainable development. Norway–Vietnam Seafood Push: Norway says the same EFTA–Vietnam pact secures immediate duty-free access for Norwegian salmon, with seafood already a major export line to Vietnam and expected competitiveness gains for the seafood and maritime supply chain. Liechtenstein Crypto Regulation: Smart Valor, Liechtenstein’s long-running crypto exchange, has received an MiCA authorization from the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein, clearing the way for expansion under the EU’s harmonised crypto rules. EU Border Tech Backlash: The EU is refusing to suspend the Entry/Exit System (EES) despite airport and airline complaints about long queues and missed flights; officials say limited six-hour pauses remain available. AgTech Scaling Lesson: New research tied to the Liechtenstein Group argues agtech growth is often blocked by social and organisational friction, not just technology—so scaling should focus on learning and trust-building with farmers and partners. Bitcoin Suisse UAE License: Bitcoin Suisse’s Middle East unit has secured Abu Dhabi Global Market approval to offer regulated digital-asset services across the UAE, extending its institutional crypto infrastructure footprint.
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