AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMiddle-Class Pressure in the Philippines: President Marcos Jr.’s latest State of the Nation Address leans on tax relief and power reforms aimed at easing cost-of-living pain, but lawmakers still need to back the agenda. Trade War Hit to Local Business: Northern Michigan border communities say U.S.-Canada tariff conflict is hurting everyday commerce while political relief looks unlikely. AI Rules Go Live in the EU: From Aug. 2, the EU AI Act starts requiring clearer disclosure when people interact with AI-generated content—an early compliance wake-up call for SMEs selling to EU customers. Fraud Crackdown in Nigeria: Nigeria’s banks flagged 13,117 BVNs tied to fraud in 2025 as monitoring tightened, while consumer credit shrank for the first time in years. SME Payments Battle in LAC: A Mastercard/FXC Intelligence survey finds SMEs are shifting cross-border payments to providers offering faster, more predictable service—driving a roughly US$23B annual battleground. Tourism with a Business Angle: Highlands County is banking on water-sports events to drive hotel, restaurant, and local retail spend. SME Growth via Auto Shows (Pakistan): SMEDA partners with PAAPAM for PAPS 2026 to help MSMEs plug into B2B deals and manufacturing value chains.
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