AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoMalaysia’s SME Push: The government says it will fund local SME development as part of its 2027 spending plans; the Kedah Rubber City hub has secured RM3.344 billion in commitments, with more investors in talks. Access to Capital: A Canadian Senate report calls for greater investment in SMEs, which account for nearly half of private-sector GDP and almost two-thirds of private-sector jobs. In Pakistan, SMEDA’s three-year plan targets financing, formalisation and export readiness. Cash and Costs: A Bluevine report finds small-business cash buffers have halved to just two weeks heading into 2027, while Australian owners brace for added pressure after an RBA rate rise. Holiday Sales: Small businesses risk losing seasonal shoppers amid an engagement gap. Consumers still plan to celebrate, but many intend to spend less and seek discounts. Jobs and AI: U.S. small-business employment held steady in October, though workers put in more hours with little change in pay. Separately, a new report says 93% of small businesses expect growth as AI delivers measurable results.
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