AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Investment: Mauritius is among the countries represented at the CII Partnership Summit opening in Visakhapatnam on Nov. 12. More than 400 business meetings are planned, with trade, technology, agriculture and green energy on the agenda. Finance: The Africa Credit Rating Agency, unveiled in Port Louis, aims to provide Africa-focused assessments; the UN Economic Commission for Africa says perceived risk premiums cost the continent about US$75 billion a year in excess interest. Mauritius Economy: Economist Sameer Sharma warns that corporate profits have outpaced economic growth, while high housing costs and squeezed wages deepen pressure on households; he argues policy should support productive businesses and workers. Business Links: Cameroonian companies can apply to join the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius in December, with energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, finance and technology among its priority sectors. Digital Payments: India’s UPI payment system is now accepted in Mauritius, one of 11 countries where it operates outside India. Workplace Safety: Three Bangladeshi workers died in a workplace accident in Mauritius, highlighting a serious risk for the country’s industries.
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