AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Payments Boom: Paraguay’s digital payments now make up 82% of all service transactions, up from 66% in 2021, with QR and mobile driving rapid growth in connected merchants and active digital accounts. EV Push With Hydropower Advantage: Paraguay’s clean electricity base is fueling a push toward electric vehicles to cut fuel imports and attract investment, turning power capacity into transport-sector growth. Carbon Credits Deal: Taiwan and Paraguay are moving ahead on a pilot carbon credit project in Paraguay’s Chaco, aiming to test practical verification and transfer models. Forestry Under Scrutiny: UK retailers are accused of selling charcoal linked to deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, raising reputational and supply-chain pressure on producers. Cultural Journalism Call: Paraguay’s National Cultural Journalism Competition opens applications until Sept. 30, inviting students and creators nationwide to submit written and multimedia work. Economic Signals: The peso’s slide to fresh lows is tied to conflict-driven price pressures and rate-hike expectations, adding cost pressure for businesses and consumers.
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