AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Business Policy: Quezon City (Philippines) approved a new Cooperative Code that locks in long-term support for cooperatives, covering everything from registration and training to financing, market access and sustainability. SME Budget Push: Malaysia’s KUSKOP is collecting ideas from MSMEs and cooperatives for the 2027 budget, using a framework focused on productivity, simpler rules, capital access and market reach. Credit & Growth Signals: China’s central bank pledged more easing and support for tech, green and small firms, aiming to keep financing costs down. Trade Pressure on SMBs: WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged African countries not to panic over new U.S. tariffs, saying diversification and stronger SME-driven non-oil exports are the path forward. Food Retail Competition: New York’s plan for city-owned grocery stores is sparking backlash from independent grocers and bodegas worried about price competition. SME Market Access via Events: Malaysia’s F1 race is expected to boost sales for SMEs and push them toward better digital marketing and customer service. SME Safety Training: A drone academy is rolling out community drone safety guidance for neighborhood groups, emphasizing privacy and coordination with authorities.
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