AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Contract Financing: Malaysia’s microLEAP, CASB and HDC launched a nationwide push to help SMEs access government-contract funding via the SARANA Programme, pairing financing with training and support for cash-flow gaps before agencies pay. Cyber & Trust for Small Firms: Dawnguard rolled out a “secure cloud from day zero” automation platform and opened a New York office, while ReportScammedFunds launched a free Website Reputation Checker to flag suspicious domains fast. Local Business Growth Hubs: Rotherham (UK) is turning a former steelworks site into the £6m Templeborough Business Zone with flexible units for small and medium businesses, backed by Town Deal funding. Pay Pressure on Employers: Australia’s Fair Work award and minimum wage changes kick in, with business groups warning higher labor costs could force price hikes or cut opportunities. Minimum Wage Moves: The Philippines approved a P85 NCR minimum wage increase in two tranches, affecting 1.1m workers. SME Lending Expansion: Saudi fintech Tabby won consumer and SME finance licences from SAMA, enabling longer repayment plans and working-capital financing for merchants. Business Closures: A popular dirt-oven bakery in Trinidad announced it’s closing to protect the owner’s health, underscoring how fragile small operations can be.
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