AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Tax Relief (Philippines): Sen. Mark Villar filed a bill to exempt micro, small and medium enterprises from the Minimum Corporate Income Tax, citing MSMEs’ 35.7% GDP contribution and their role as the country’s job engine. Supplier Cash Flow (China Auto): China’s MIIT is pushing automakers to honor a 60-day payment commitment for SME suppliers, using media “supervisors” to spot delays and irregular practices. AI + Digital Investment (Africa): Africa Tech Festival unveiled expanded speakers as capital pours into AI infrastructure, cloud, subsea cables and data centers, with Google, OpenAI and Amazon among the voices. MSME Funding (Asia-Pacific): ADB is partnering with global insurers to unlock up to $2.5B for small businesses and affordable housing by sharing credit risk. Cybersecurity for SMBs (Standards): CREST launched AI-enabled penetration testing accreditation to help firms prove responsible AI governance in real service delivery. Spaza Shop Support (South Africa): DSBD’s Spaza Shop Support Fund offers up to R100,000 for eligible township/rural food-handling outlets for upgrades, training and stock. Cross-border Growth (Logistics): Circle Logistics added a Mexico freight manager to expand U.S.-Mexico cross-border operations as manufacturers ramp up shipments.
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