AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Summit Tech & Trade: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for wider access to AI resources, stronger cooperation to keep AI safe and reliable, and a push for digital connectivity and cybersecurity safeguards—while also backing local-currency trade settlements and a new science/research repository plus a youth startup platform. MSME Focus: India’s BRICS chairship emphasized MSMEs moving up global value chains, including support for startups and efforts to reduce trade barriers. Local Currency Reality Check: India’s MEA said there’s no plan for a single BRICS currency “as of now,” though local-currency settlement discussions continue to cut transaction costs. SMB Finance in India: SBI is building a UPI-based approach to assess creditworthiness for small businesses without GST registration, aiming for fast digital lending. Kenya Foreign Traders Backtrack: Kenya’s Ruto softened a crackdown after backlash, saying foreigners and investors can work in Kenya under the law and warning against harassment. AI Skills Push (Dominican Republic): RD Inteligente will train 1 million people to use AI in their jobs, including small business owners. Cybersecurity: Cisco warned that attackers are exploiting Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, with a patch deadline for federal agencies.
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