AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSME Trade Access: ASEAN-China Centre is rolling out training across ASEAN to help SMEs use FTAs, customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce to sell into China. Local Business Pressure: Lake County, Florida small shops are bracing for lost sales as a long roundabout construction project on Old U.S. Highway 411 runs into 2027. Halal for Growth: Indonesia’s Creative Economy Ministry is strengthening the halal ecosystem—positioning halal certification as a brand-value and export unlock for small creative businesses. Policy for Local MSMEs: Malaysia’s MADANI government is finalising steps to protect local micro, small and medium enterprises from competition by foreign e-commerce platforms. Grants & Safety: Pima County, Arizona approved a $250,000 safety and beautification grant program offering up to $10,000 to small businesses. Disaster Recovery Support: The U.S. SBA will host a disaster recovery info meeting in Moberly, with low-interest loans for businesses and nonprofits affected by spring storms. AI Adoption Reality Check: New UK research finds Yorkshire and North East SMEs see AI as a growth driver, but most still struggle to scale beyond pilots due to security, data quality and change management. Community Resilience: A Dubai “Tomato Man” turned a supply collapse during the Iran war into a direct-to-consumer lifeline after customers shared his story online.
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