AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoRight-to-Repair Push: South Africa’s Competition Commission is drafting tougher rules for electronics repair after manufacturers restrict spare parts, repair info, software, and diagnostics—aimed at lowering costs and keeping small repair shops in the game. SMB Tech & Skills: Thailand is rolling out the TH-AI Passport to give millions access to commercial AI tools plus training, targeting 5 million users and pushing adoption as an economic competitiveness issue. AI in the Real World: India’s SimLionics is using AI to estimate battery charge and health, targeting fewer stranded EVs and lower warranty/safety risk for fleets and storage operators. Policy Meets Local Business: Canada’s Broadway Subway work is forcing closures like Fable Diner and SportChek, with local leaders asking for relief while the province sticks to a “no compensation” stance. Global Dealmaking: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins a six-day U.S. visit for G20 talks and meetings with investors and CEOs, including a stop at the University of Chicago’s entrepreneurship center. Entrepreneurship on the Ground: A Singapore pop-up market story shows how small brands test demand in short bursts—success depends less on big crowds and more on repeat buyers.
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