AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Financing: Malaysia says its 2027 budget includes RM67.9 billion for SMEs, tax cuts of up to two percentage points and an exemption from next year’s minimum-wage increase. The government is also urging Chinese companies to bring Malaysian businesses into their supply chains. Green Investment: Zara owner Inditex is putting $50 million into an IFC-backed fund to help small suppliers finance energy-efficient equipment and renewable power; the IFC aims to raise $400 million. Digital Commerce: Ghana is launching ICC-TikTok training to help small businesses build digital marketing skills and reach international customers. Small-Business Lending: Yoco’s $100 million boost is set to put financing within reach of 200,000 African small businesses. AI Tools: Hatz AI raised $24 million to help small businesses adopt AI through managed service providers.
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