AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Industry: The MERCOSUR–Singapore Free Trade Agreement took effect for Brazil and Singapore, cutting tariffs on about 96% of products over up to 15 years and expanding cooperation on standards, digitalization, and food security—building on the pact already in force for Paraguay and Uruguay. Paraguay Tech & Innovation: Asunción will host Paraguay Tech Week 2026 (Aug 3–7), bringing startups, investors, and international tech leaders for conferences, business meetings, hackathons, and networking across multiple venues. Agribusiness Exports: Paraguay’s first-half 2026 grain performance is up: soy shipments rose to 5.89M tonnes (from 4.11M) and wheat exports jumped 30%, lifting foreign-currency earnings. Energy & Tourism: Itaipú Binacional launched the “Click ITAIPU” photography contest to spotlight the Itaipú Tourist Complex’s engineering, nature, and culture, with submissions open until Aug 26. Local Culture & Brand: The WRC Rally del Paraguay 2026 will open with a Kchiporros headline show on Aug 27 in Encarnación, blending motorsport with major public entertainment.
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