AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoExport Growth: Malaysia’s MATRADE Academy will train MSMEs through 16 modules to enter or expand overseas markets, as the agency expects the trade surplus to rise 15–20%. Indonesia is also promoting modern retail as a route for local businesses to meet export standards. Supply-Chain Access: Backed by $2.4 million from JPMorganChase, Next Street will prepare more than 60 small businesses in Arizona and New York to compete for semiconductor supply contracts. UK firms are also being encouraged to bid for public-sector tenders. Digital Tools: Ghana’s identity authority has launched an app to help businesses verify Ghana Card details. But a UK study found only 11% of 400 small businesses block forged emails, leaving many vulnerable to invoice fraud. Finance & Succession: FCMB and Mastercard launched AgroPass to connect Nigerian farmers with lenders, buyers and suppliers. In Manitoba, nearly six in 10 owners plan to leave their businesses within a decade, yet only 3% have a formal succession plan.
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