AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSkilled Migration Push: New Zealand finance executive Ajay Kumar says its India free-trade deal will deliver more if the country adopts targeted, skills-based immigration to meet labour demand and boost investment. SME Resilience in Malaysia: Samenta credits Malaysia’s swift government support—fiscal planning, supply-chain moves and targeted help—for helping SMEs weather the global energy crisis. Gig-Worker Credit in China: China’s financial regulator plans more inclusive products for flexible workers, aiming to improve access to small, urgent loans for drivers and couriers. Tourism Micro-Backers in Vanuatu: Carnival Cruise Line donated tableware to outer-island tourism operators, backing small businesses hit by tough recent conditions. Airport Concessions Funding: Lendistry secured a $100m credit facility from East West Bank to expand lending for airport concession SMEs. SME Trade & Standards: India’s AEO push and AI-for-MSMEs messaging keep spotlight on export readiness and productivity gains. Biotech Growth in Asia: Avance Clinical will showcase its Asia/China expansion at BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026, while MindRank closes a $52m Series B to advance AI-native drug R&D.
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