AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoMalaysia’s Haze Hit: A Kuala Lumpur restaurant says sales are down 30% as haze squeezes businesses; its owner may cut hours and staff if conditions persist. India’s MSME Support: Google is putting $15 million toward Indian MSMEs and expanding AI initiatives, while a proposed 2027 budget matching grant aims to help small firms reach new markets. Credit Access: Nandan Nilekani says India’s Account Aggregator network should reach street vendors and microbusinesses to widen access to lending. SME Fundraising: SEBI is proposing a broad overhaul of SME IPO rules, as it also signals plans to simplify compliance and expand investor access. Indonesia’s Halal Rules: Micro and small food businesses face mandatory certification from Oct. 18; reciprocal agreements with foreign certifiers may ease imports, while local firms still need support to qualify. Digital Security: Business leaders say Asia-Pacific MSMEs are adopting AI faster than they can secure it; a cited survey found 78% had faced a cyber incident in the past year.
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