AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Payments & Identity: Eastern Bank PLC and Visa launched the Visa Payment Passkey in Bangladesh, using biometric/device-based authentication to replace passwords and OTPs for safer, smoother online card transactions. Consumer Protection: Bhutan’s Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority reports refund refusals and undelivered goods as top complaint drivers last fiscal year, with most cases resolved and refunds facilitated through mediation. Agri-Tech for Honey: Flow hive technology is helping Bumthang beekeepers harvest “honey on tap,” reducing stress on colonies and making extraction faster and more hygienic. Health Tech Partnership: Bhutan and Japan marked 40 years of cooperation, highlighting Japanese-supported public health upgrades like the Royal Centre for Disease Control and JICA’s iCTG maternal healthcare tool. Jobs in Digital Economy: Gelephu Mindfulness City says early hiring has started for its digital assets and fintech ecosystem, with roles spanning tech, finance, law, business, and customer services. Regional Security Tech: BIMSTEC national security chiefs met in New Delhi, endorsing maritime law enforcement and disaster relief coordination guidelines involving Bhutan and other member states.
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