AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMSME Policy Boost (Bahrain): Bahrain Chamber welcomed a Cabinet-approved update to the MSME classification framework, saying it will widen access to targeted support and financing for the 93.4% of active businesses that are MSMEs. SME Finance Push (Nigeria): Development Bank of Nigeria disbursed over N1 trillion to more than one million MSMEs, aiming to scale lending and guarantees to expand jobs and financial inclusion. Capital Markets Path (India): Meesho launched Project Shikhar with BSE to help MSMEs become investor-ready and move onto the BSE SME platform. Tariff Shock (US): The US proposed forced-labor-related tariffs—10% on some partners and 12.5% on others—raising new cost risks for importers and supply chains. Scam Warning (US): BBB warned of fake “America 250” merchandise sold online, with complaints ranging from flimsy goods to non-delivery. Local Business Pressure (UK): Research says UK firms may be missing deposit protection rules, leaving millions potentially exposed if banks fail. Payments Friction (Kenya): PayPal reportedly froze and permanently restricted some Kenyan accounts over verification gaps, affecting traders and small businesses. Tourism Hit (Malaysia): Langkawi operators report falling arrivals and rising costs, squeezing small tourism businesses’ margins.
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