AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Funding & Resilience: Kenya’s credit unions (Woccu/WFCU) delivered $2.5m to 93 SMEs via sacco partners, using cash-flow based risk checks to keep non-performing loans under 1%. AI for Small Business: The Philippines opened an AI and Scale-Up Center (DTI + Converge) with free training and “accelerator pods” so MSMEs can test and adopt AI tools. Tech & Connectivity for SMBs: UK telco EE launched 5G+ “Fast Lane” with network slicing for consumers and small businesses, aiming to keep performance steady during peak congestion. Local Business Support: Colville Together created a Downtown Business Emergency Fund offering $250–$500 one-time grants for repairs after break-ins, equipment failures, or temporary closures. Policy Push: Vietnam proposed a 30% income tax cut for small-scale business households and enterprises (revenue cap applies) to ease pressure in 2026–27. Trade & Logistics: SM Prime expanded Shopee partner logistics with a 40,000-sqm urban distribution hub in Pasig to speed last-mile delivery. Cyber Skills: Singapore Polytechnic rolled out CASTLE, combining cybersecurity training, attachments, and SME support for practical resilience.
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