AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Governance: Bhutan Street Fashion’s Thimphu debate spotlights a voting-rule mismatch: with far more residents than registered voters, the question is whether the next Thrompon should better reflect who actually lives with the capital’s decisions. Public Security & Party Protection: Việt Nam’s Ministry of Public Security is consulting on an amended Penal Code that would expand police power while strengthening Communist Party criminal-law protection, including a proposed “propaganda against the Communist Party” offense carrying 5–12 years. Trade & Institutions: EFTA’s trade deal with Việt Nam and related moves (including World Bank updates on Việt Nam’s income status) keep the focus on how policy shifts translate into market access. Economic Policy Debate: A new argument challenges the “managed inflation” approach, criticizing central banks for treating 2% inflation as “price stability” while eroding purchasing power. Border & Mobility: The EU’s entry/exit system (EES) is driving long queues and calls to pause it during peak travel, with Liechtenstein included in the Schengen area affected by the biometric checks.
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