AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVietnam–EFTA Free Trade Deal: Vietnam formally concluded its decade-long negotiations with the EFTA bloc (including Liechtenstein), aiming to cut trade barriers and deepen ties in areas like digital trade, sustainable development, investment promotion, and SME capacity building. Crypto Regulation in Liechtenstein’s Orbit: Liechtenstein’s crypto market keeps moving as Revolut delists USDT for customers in the EEA and Switzerland under MiCA-driven risk reviews, while Bitcoin Suisse expands further with full Abu Dhabi Global Market approval for regulated digital asset services across the UAE. Finance Court Setback for Finma: A Swiss court overturned key enforcement orders in a high-profile case involving VP Bank (linked to Liechtenstein’s VP Bank group), dealing a blow to Finma. Defence Industry Access (EEA): The EEA Committee cleared EDIP access for Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, opening a €1.5bn programme to strengthen Europe’s defence industrial base and supply-chain readiness. Travel Rules Affecting Business Mobility: China, the US, Canada, South Korea, Japan, and the UK all updated visa-free or digital travel authorisation lists—important for cross-border travel planning for firms and executives.
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