AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Finance & IP: Malaysia’s MyIPO is launching an RM1m IP Valuation Financing Fund to help at least 50 SMEs and startups pay for professional IP valuations that can count in bank lending. E-commerce Rules: Malaysia’s MCMC is meeting platform providers to tighten consumer safety and compliance, pushing stronger seller identity checks and faster action on illegal or dangerous listings—while balancing online and physical retail impacts. Human Rights Compliance: Malaysia also rolled out a Human Rights Due Diligence guide for businesses, urging SMEs to treat it as a management tool, not just paperwork. Startup-to-Space: Helio says its two NASA SBIR Phase II programs hit engineering milestones, moving toward assembly for functional and environmental testing. SME Awards: The U.S. SBA opened nominations for National Small Business Week 2027 awards (deadline Dec. 7, 2026). AI for Business: CPA Canada reports AI use in Canadian workplaces jumped from 5% (2023) to 43% (2026), but governance is lagging. Energy Shock: South Africa’s R30-a-litre petrol increase is framed as a direct squeeze on households and road-dependent SMEs.
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