AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Data Center Rules: New Zealand’s Labour says it will set up an Office of AI, create an online safety regulator, add copyright protections, and force data centres to “pay their own way,” aiming to protect small businesses and creators from digital harm. SME Market Access: Malaysia’s UDA-backed Heritage Valley Kuala Lumpur hub has generated RM4.6M in sales and supported 500+ local entrepreneurs by offering more affordable city-centre rentals plus customer-driving programs. Trade & Supply Chain Tools: APEC updated its Supply Chain Resilience Toolkit, giving small firms a practical way to score risks and plan for disruptions across five areas. Energy Capital for Small Firms: The DOE and SBA launched the SBIC-E initiative to route private capital into U.S. small businesses working on energy and critical technologies. Local Tourism Funding: Joplin, Missouri advanced lodging-tax funding for JOMO Pridefest, arguing the tourism dollars help hotels, food, and vendors without using general funds. Regulatory Shift for Coastal Industry: The U.S. EPA proposed ending Clean Water Act discharge permits for certain offshore vessels beyond three miles, which could change monitoring and public reporting for some seafood processors. Credit Guarantee Milestone: Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank marked NCGIL’s 2,000th guarantee, highlighting continued MSME lending support, including women-led businesses.
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