AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSME Digital Shift: Penang has set aside RM4.5 million to support tech startups, help small firms go digital and expand AI use; the initiative’s startup community has already created 310 companies and about 1,720 jobs. AI Readiness: Filipino business leaders say many MSMEs still find AI costly or hard to adopt, and need practical help getting started. Growth Financing: A €100 million EIB-CIB risk-sharing deal aims to unlock up to €200 million in loans for Hungarian mid-sized firms, supporting expansion and investment. Export Success: Sabah entrepreneur Nur Hayati has taken her family’s dried seafood business to more than 10 countries, with products finding new uses in markets from Korea to the Middle East. Small-Business Lending: Guyana’s president urged commercial banks to lend more to small firms, calling them vital job creators and a source of resilience beyond large-scale investment. Local Sales: Bentonville’s farmers market generated more than $4 million for local farmers and small businesses during its 2026 outdoor season, a record for the market.
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