AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolitical Shake-Up in Australia: David Pocock says he’s open to independents forming a party to counter One Nation’s rise, and wants community-backed independent candidates in every electorate. Water Stress in the Philippines: Metro Manila faces a 15% cut to raw water allocations as El Niño dries up Angat Dam, with lower pressure and possible interruptions likely. SME Credit Boost in Bangladesh: Bank Asia signed with Bangladesh Bank to fund CMSMEs via cluster financing and FSFDMSME schemes, with loans at 7% interest. SEBI Cracks Down on Finfluencers in India: India’s market regulator barred a family network accused of pump-and-dump tactics across 82 SME stocks using Telegram/WhatsApp/X, alleging ₹20.25 crore in unlawful gains. Construction Supply Shock in Japan: Small builders report work stoppages from paint and waterproofing shortages tied to Middle East-linked supply strains. Local Business Spotlight: Vietnam’s C-Lingo launches an AI-backed Chinese learning push; and Bangladesh’s SME financing deal plus India’s PMFME micro food push underline how policy is trying to keep small firms moving.
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