AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Cash Relief: Malaysia says most of its RM5bn SME Stabilisation Relief Facility is still unused, with RM700m+ approved for 1,000+ SMEs as of June 18, urging firms to contact lenders for cash-flow help. Regional Trade Push: Uganda launched its AfCFTA National Implementation Committee to help farmers, software firms, and manufacturers tap duty-free and wider continental markets. AI + Cloud Investment: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met India’s PM Modi and pledged $48bn total investment for 2026-2030, including an extra $13bn for AI and cloud, expanding AWS capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Payments Funding: Airwallex raised $320m Series H at an $11bn valuation, aiming to scale AI-native finance and agentic commerce. SME Supply-Chain Tech: Berlin’s Almetra raised €16.3m to turn factory video into live production data, targeting productivity gains for manufacturers. SME Growth Finance: MUFG plans a $600m growth-stage fund for India’s later-stage tech scale-ups, signaling institutional capital shifts. SME Market Access: Dubai SME signed an MoU with Hyatt to route qualified SMEs into hotel procurement and retail opportunities. Startup Capital Watch: China’s “future industries” VC rush is drawing bubble fears as valuations surge.
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