AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Business: APEC leaders are pushing practical cooperation on cross-border rules, digital systems and AI, with officials saying better connectivity could help small firms share in growth. Tax Relief: Updated UK guidance gives retail, hospitality and leisure businesses £33 million more in tax discounts than councils were first told, correcting for inflation. Digital Resilience: Microsoft’s outage disrupted services across more than 70 countries for over 22 hours, underscoring small firms’ reliance on cloud tools; TikTok’s security chief says businesses can take steps to guard against scams without a large tech budget. Startup Support: Kerala’s Huddle Global drew more than 4,000 startups and 10,000 participants, generating investor and mentor connections for emerging founders. Access to Finance: Afreximbank committed $75 million to a small-business finance facility for Nigeria’s Development Bank, while South Africa’s Yoco secured R1.6 billion for small-business lending. Export Opportunities: India plans trade fairs in markets where it has free-trade agreements, aiming to connect local businesses and startups with overseas buyers.
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