AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStartup Policy: Nepal’s game developers are pressing for tax relief and better access to Google’s services, saying policy barriers are holding back an industry with export and job-creation potential. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged to address the sector’s challenges. Fintech Funding: Indonesia’s Finfra secured a Series A extension from ADB Ventures and existing investors, the first investment through NextFin Asia, a fund backing early-stage financial inclusion ventures. SME Finance: Access Holdings Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede urged African banks to direct more capital to businesses, including small suppliers whose financing costs should reflect the creditworthiness of their buyers. Local Grants: Five independent Auckland restaurants can apply for NZ$25,000 each for upgrades, digital tools or new revenue streams; applications close November 17. Smallholder Trade: Coffee supports nearly half of Papua New Guinea’s households, and producers are building links with Australian roasters and cafes to bring more of the crop to market.
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