AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Knockouts (Round of 32): Monday’s slate kicks off with Brazil vs. Japan in Houston, followed by Germany vs. Paraguay near Boston and the Netherlands taking on Morocco later in the night—setting up high-stakes win-or-go-home matches as the expanded 48-team format reaches its first true elimination round. Paraguay in the spotlight: Paraguay’s Round of 32 berth is confirmed after their Group D result, and they now face Germany, with local fans gearing up for downtown viewing events in Asunción. Local business & investment watch: UK-based Atome says it’s still trying to salvage its Villeta zero-carbon green fertiliser project in Paraguay after a presidential decree tied to power supply terms was reportedly cancelled—warning revenues could shift to another country if talks stall. Diplomacy via sport: A piece on sports diplomacy frames the World Cup as a soft-power tool for countries to project identity and build international ties. International forum in Asunción: An Azerbaijan-Paraguay political and economic forum is set for Sept. 9 in Asunción, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation.
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