AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Investment: San Antonio, Philippines, is allocating ₱750,000 to a community festival expected to bring more customers to food stalls, vendors and other small businesses, alongside ₱12 million in education aid. AI Access: Suriname’s economy minister says small and midsize firms should share in AI’s gains, using it to cut administrative work, manage inventory and reach wider markets. Affordable Advertising: NAVER says 78.5% of small-business advertisers on its digital outdoor platform run campaigns themselves, lowering the barrier to buying local ads. Credit Conditions: Thailand’s economy is growing, but SME lending fell 1.4% year over year in August, underscoring how uneven the recovery remains. Pakistan’s new SMEConnect portal aims to make financing applications easier to track, with all applications moving online from Nov. 1. Long-Term Growth: New Zealand small businesses ranked last among 11 Asia-Pacific markets for growth for a second year; CPA Australia is calling for a long-term sector strategy, more digital support and a pathway for younger owners.
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