AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoWomen-led resilience: Cebu’s WE Meet Cebu urged women entrepreneurs to pivot fast as fuel costs and Middle East tensions squeeze demand, with founders sharing practical ways to stay in business. Retail growth in the Pacific: Crowns Guam reopened a bigger flagship store in Hagåtña, using local vendors and community events to show how small businesses can still flourish. India’s SME push via payments: Ant International highlights how cross-border mobile payments (DuitNow QR) are helping Malaysia’s MSMEs go cashless, while Meta Reach Marketing argues that consolidating messaging channels can cut missed customer outreach. SME financing for equipment: Komatsu India and SMFG India Credit launched a finance scheme for first-time buyers, small fleet owners and entrepreneurs, offering up to 90% funding over 4–5 years. Energy shock hitting small firms: Reports on Strait of Hormuz disruption point to higher fertilizer and food costs, while India’s unchanged domestic LPG rates contrast with higher commercial LPG prices that raise costs for restaurants and small businesses. Policy and jobs: A Bangladesh finance chief says banks are struggling with non-performing loans but is shifting toward SME lending and steadier “sticky” deposits. Digital subscription for creators and SMEs: Meta launched Instagram Plus in India at Rs 99/month, adding deeper audience insights and expanded Story tools.
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