AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoASEAN Creative Industries: Leaders agreed to establish a Philippines-based hub to help creative businesses reach global markets, strengthen intellectual-property protection and access finance and technology. SME Support: Sabah plans to extend its SME-UP grant to service businesses next year, widening eligibility beyond manufacturing and production. Digital Finance: Egypt’s Dayra won a licence to offer microfinance through platforms used by small businesses and freelancers, using transaction data to assess borrowers; in South Africa, businesses are warned that digital payment records alone may not secure the funding needed to take on larger contracts. U.S. Small Grocers: A 90-day extension to new SNAP stocking rules gives bodegas and other retailers more time to comply. Local Contracts: Los Angeles and Olympic organizers reached a preliminary deal to direct 5%–20% of Games contracting—potentially $200 million to $800 million—to businesses based in the city. Tax Policy: Australian business groups warn proposed changes to discretionary trusts could hit hundreds of thousands of family businesses and constrain housing supply.
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