AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGrowth-Stage Support: Malaysia’s government will consider a more structured way to help SMEs sustain growth, including when larger contracts or export opportunities require new hires, equipment and financing. Access to Capital: Nigerian SMEs are being urged to look beyond bank loans and match funding to cash flow and repayment capacity; only about one in ten Nigerians has accessed formal credit. Export Readiness: A Sri Lankan program helped 25 SMEs develop plans to enter global markets, while a new Meta academy aims to build local firms’ digital marketing skills. Trade Costs: Democrats’ congressional gains may bring more scrutiny of U.S. tariffs, but experts expect little near-term change, leaving businesses facing continued uncertainty. Local Contracts: Philadelphia voters approved a charter change giving small and local firms a better chance to win city contracts. Digital Payments: An Indian survey found 45% to 53% of street vendors may reduce UPI acceptance if proposed transaction charges raise their costs.
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