AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMSME Pulse (India): A new survey says India’s small businesses logged their best year since 2019 in 2025, with tech adoption and better customer experience lifting optimism—though 42% still flag rising costs as the biggest drag. SME Jobs & Finance (Kenya): Kenya’s job growth in 2025 leaned heavily informal, leaving pension coverage and active contributions far behind what most workers can sustain. SME-Friendly Funding (India): SIDBI is pushing new MSME initiatives, including credit repayment plans tied to business cycles, as lenders are urged to go beyond one-size-fits-all loans. Local Business Growth (China): One-person companies are spreading across the Yangtze River Delta, backed by local support on space, funding and talent—fuelled by AI-enabled efficiency. Healthcare Training (APAC/US): ISSA launched a healthcare environmental hygiene certification to standardize EVS training and reduce hospital infection risk. Data & AI Infrastructure (APAC): Pure DC secured $2.7b financing for Europe/Middle East data centres, while Netskope expanded data sovereignty coverage across more regions. Digital Commerce (Pakistan): Pakistan and Alibaba signed MoUs to accelerate AI, digital economy and SME growth.
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