AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS Summit (India): PM Modi wrapped the 18th BRICS meeting in New Delhi by urging “files to real life impact,” pushing resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability—and warning against the “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals that could widen gaps for Global South economies. SME Finance & Trade: BRICS business bodies backed easier finance and trade access for MSMEs, including work on invoice discounting and credit assessment frameworks that use more data to expand formal lending. Women-Led Entrepreneurship: The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance called for open supply chains, procurement access, and stronger pathways from participation to leadership, urging better capital, tech and networks. Philippines Digital Trade Readiness: Analysts said the ASEAN digital deal (DEFA) will only boost investment and exports if the Philippines strengthens domestic supply chains and production. PH MSMEs Under Pressure: Philippine MSMEs are cutting costs and weighing layoffs amid fuel-price shocks from the Middle East war, with calls for faster infrastructure and easier financing. Payments for Small Firms: Ramp and Stripe launched instant stablecoin bill-pay tools aimed at small businesses, enabling 24/7 bank-funded payments without crypto know-how. China Tax Scrutiny: China’s tax authorities are reportedly re-checking closed small businesses, raising anxiety that deregistered firms can still face audits.
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