AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMonetary Tightening: Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song signalled rate hikes sooner to curb inflation, warning higher borrowing costs could hit small firms and self-employed households. SME Credit Support: Odisha Cabinet will fully waive stamp duty on PM SVANidhi loan hypothecation agreements, cutting borrowing costs for street vendors and easing documentation. Digital Payroll for SMEs: TBC Uzbekistan launched 24/7 fully digital payroll processing for SMEs via TBC Business, removing weekend settlement delays. Startup Funding Pulse (India): Indian startup funding picked up in June 8–12, with 25 startups raising $242.6m and cleantech leading a $42.3m week. Local Business & Community: San Francisco’s Portsmouth Square closed for a $73m renovation, pushing Chinatown seniors and merchants to adapt gathering spots during the two-year works. Market Access & Procurement: US SBA and GSA moved to remove nearly two dozen foreign product listings from federal procurement after a small business summit, aiming to prioritise American-made goods. Tech Disruption: Meta’s major outage hit Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users across India and beyond, disrupting posting and access.
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