AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Cost Pressure: Cebu officials are urging landlords to defer rent hikes as inflation stays elevated and transport and fuel costs keep squeezing households and small businesses. Energy Crisis Accountability: Consumer and labor groups in the Visayas are calling for the resignation of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin after months of power disruptions and rising electricity costs. SME Credit & Compliance: Vietnam’s central bank says SME lending is expanding, while India’s MSME exporters are being pushed to upgrade compliance readiness for the EU’s rules under the India-EU trade deal. SME Growth via Ownership: A North Carolina worker-ownership success story shows how small teams can use cooperative lending to buy and run niche businesses. Tax Deadlines for Small Firms: The UAE Federal Tax Authority set Sept. 30, 2026 for filing and paying 2025 corporate tax returns, with similar reminders echoed elsewhere. SME Capital Markets: India’s SME IPO market is reviving, but investors are more selective as regulators tighten scrutiny and valuations. Procurement for Small Businesses: Amazon Business is pitching free sign-up and business-only pricing plus purchasing controls for small teams. Worker Health Costs: Reports say some U.S. healthcare workers are dropping health insurance as premiums rise, raising risks for small practices and rural care access.
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