AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket Disruptions: India’s traders’ group CAIT will meet Nov. 13 to seek designated protest sites, arguing demonstrations have disrupted small firms’ sales, supply chains and cash flow. SME Funding: Malaysia’s SME Bank has been allocated about RM2.8 billion for business support across seven sectors, including exports and tourism. Pakistan has reserved Rs300 billion in export finance for SME exporters, while African leaders are pressing banks to expand business lending. Power Costs: Nigeria’s unreliable electricity leaves small businesses reliant on costly generators; unlike larger firms, they often lack the resources to negotiate fuel deals or install solar. Trade: China’s imports from Africa rose 23.3% year over year through September, as zero tariffs for 53 African countries create new openings for exporters.
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