AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSME Lending Push (Philippines): The DICT and Land Bank of the Philippines will build AI-enabled digital tools to help micro, small and medium businesses prove creditworthiness and speed up loan applications, aiming to tackle rigid documentation and informal credit profiles. Pay & Talent (Philippines): A WTW survey says Philippine employers plan median salary rises of 5.1% in 2027, edging up from 2026, as firms use more data-driven pay strategies to retain key staff. Local Skills & Growth (Kenya): Community broadband in Kibera is getting cheaper and more practical, with a tablet-and-tablet-free learning push and local jobs for fiber technicians—showing how connectivity can unlock small business activity. Solar Financing Shift (Kenya): Chinese solar firms are expanding in Kenya with pay-as-you-go models and distributor risk-sharing to reduce upfront costs for households and small businesses. SME Capital Markets (India): Silverstorm Parks and Resorts’ SME IPO opens July 24 on the BSE SME, targeting ₹82.43 crore to fund new parks and expansion. Workforce & Operations (Asia-Pacific): Scrum Alliance elected Taiwan’s Roger Chou to its board, highlighting growing Asia-Pacific influence in agile training and credentials. Business Risk Watch (Philippines/ASEAN): Ongoing investor-rights class action filings continue to target firms like Futu and Photronics, a reminder that market volatility can hit Asia-linked capital too.
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