AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExport Opportunities: Perak’s trade rose 7.6% in the first eight months of 2026, and officials say local producers need coordinated help with quality, compliance, financing and logistics to connect more small businesses to global buyers. SME Financing: India’s SEBI proposed reserving listings for companies valued up to ₹1,000 crore on SME exchanges, while easing some fundraising rules and requiring a minimum 90% subscription. Entrepreneurship: Shopify data show U.S. businesses on its platform supported 2.3 million jobs in the past year; 573,000 were in California, where business activity reached $173 billion. Local Business Climate: Seoul small businesses raised 850 million won through crowdfunding, while Scottish Greens proposed a surcharge on large online retailers to help level the playing field for high-street firms. Rising Costs: U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, with gasoline among the drivers, adding pressure to small firms already managing higher expenses.
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