AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRent Relief in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s real estate regulator ADREC has frozen rent hikes for both renewed and new leases, setting renewals at 0% increases until further notice—an immediate shift from the usual up-to-5% annual framework. MSME Push via India–South Africa Talks: India’s MSME minister met South Africa’s small business delegation to deepen cooperation on finance access, formalisation, digitalisation, entrepreneurship and skills for micro, small and medium enterprises. Digital Commerce Coalition in India: Amazon, Meesho, Eternal (Zomato), Swiggy and Zepto launched a Digital Commerce Coalition to tackle consumer trust, responsible innovation, entrepreneurship and support for small businesses and delivery partners. Women Entrepreneurs Budget Call (Pakistan): Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged Pakistan’s 2026-27 budget to back women-led SMEs with a dedicated concessional credit line, citing women’s low ownership share and tiny women-focused allocations. SME Lending Boost (Singapore): Bizcap lifted Singapore’s SME lending cap to S$1 million, aiming to expand credit access for smaller firms. AI for Consumer Finance (Southeast Asia): Helport AI said it has deployed “AI Labor” for fintech lead conversion and AI-powered debt collections via partnerships across Southeast Asia and Latin America.
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