AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTax Overhaul in Uzbekistan: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a May 19 decree reshaping tax administration and expanding the “large taxpayer” list from July 1, automatically covering banks, insurers, exchanges, tobacco makers, mobile operators, airlines, and major state firms—plus hydrocarbon, mining, and power players. Everyday ESG in Custom Manufacturing: Velosity says ESG is driving shop-floor savings, citing closed-loop cutting oil that cut 33,000 pounds of metal waste and 5,000 gallons of oil, alongside EcoVadis certification and promotion gains for women and underrepresented groups. AI Infrastructure Push: Cisco and Nvidia are deepening their AI data-center tie-up with a new Cisco N9100 switch and reference architectures for AI network deployments. Bangladesh Factory Expansion: Sunshine Outdoor will invest $15M at BEPZA to build a tent and camping products plant, targeting 1.5M units a year and 2,975 jobs. PPWR Prep Reminder: A new briefing warns companies not to wait for final details—PPWR applies from Aug. 12, 2026.
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