AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSMB Tax Relief: In the Philippines, Sen. Mark Villar filed a bill to exempt micro, small and medium enterprises from the Minimum Corporate Income Tax, citing MSMEs’ huge role in jobs and GDP and the squeeze from rising costs and inflation. Workforce Pressure on SMEs: Malaysia’s restaurant industry got a government push to clear outstanding foreign-worker applications within a month, after long delays threatened staffing and day-to-day operations. Fair Pricing Rules: Malaysia’s deputy minister said low e-commerce prices can’t automatically be treated as predatory, and that anti-competitive claims should be judged case-by-case using market and cost factors. Main Street Funding: Pennsylvania opened applications for its Main Street Matters program, adding $20M for downtown and small-business revitalization projects. SME Finance Boost: ADB is partnering with insurers to unlock up to $2.5B for small businesses and affordable housing across Asia-Pacific. Local Business Impact: In the U.S., JPMorgan pledged $750B toward housing through 2035, tied to its broader American Dream initiative that also targets small-business lending. Practical SME Tools: Airtel Money Kenya launched Bizna Wallet for SMEs to separate business cash from personal funds and track sales, plus expanded cashback rewards. Funding for Micro Retailers: South Africa’s DSBD rolled out step-by-step guidance for spaza shop owners to apply for up to R100,000 in support.
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