AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHalal Business Support: Malaysia’s Halal Tour is bringing training, certification advice, financing and market access closer to small firms, with a goal of helping 200 MSMEs earn halal certification this year. Workforce Access: Northwestern Ontario business groups want the permanent Rural Community Immigration Pilot expanded beyond Thunder Bay, saying regional employers also need help attracting workers. Finance Inclusion: Nigeria says small-business growth depends on bringing more entrepreneurs into formal finance, including access to credit, insurance and investment—not just bank accounts. Trade Pressures: Prairie businesses are seeking new markets in Europe as U.S. tariffs drag on; Cebu’s chamber says high power and logistics costs are also making firms cautious about expansion. Recovery Support: A new Verde Valley guide gathers disaster aid and recovery resources for businesses hit by flooding. Regional Investment: Namibia’s Erongo region is planning a joint development programme that would direct private-sector resources toward local SMEs and community needs.
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