AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaysia Budget: New measures aim to ease pressure on smaller firms and lift productivity. Government procurement for Bumiputera contractors will rise to RM7.5 billion from RM4 billion, while a price-adjustment clause could help construction SMEs manage higher costs. Main Street Grants: Virginia is putting $615,000 into 22 downtown projects, expected to draw more than $230,000 in local funding and support small businesses and job creation. SME Finance: India approved a ₹10,000-crore growth fund to help small and medium firms scale, with direct equity investment. Business Outlook: Only 26% of small firms forecast growth in the final quarter of 2026, while hiring remains slow as businesses struggle to find qualified applicants.
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