AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoAmazon Sellers Pressure: Independent Amazon sellers say fee hikes are cutting margins so deeply they’re moving to TikTok, Walmart.com and other platforms, with some claiming they now hand over more than 50 cents per dollar in revenue. China-Europe Trade Talks: EU Chamber officials say China-Europe business conditions are becoming “symmetrical,” with both sides facing similar market access barriers—potentially creating a stronger basis for dialogue. SME Finance in India: Komatsu India and SMFG India Credit launched a finance scheme for first-time buyers, small fleet owners and entrepreneurs, offering up to 90% of machine cost over 4–5 years. RBI Rate Hold: Economists broadly welcomed India’s repo rate pause at 5.25%, pointing to measures aimed at attracting foreign capital and easing external financing pressures. ASEAN Digital Payments: XTransfer and Societe Generale signed an MoU to streamline cross-border trade payments, targeting faster, more predictable settlement for businesses moving money between China and Europe. SME Sustainability in Singapore: Singapore is pushing SME sustainability reporting by using big customers to lower entry barriers and improve resilience. Dubai Gaming Push: Dubai SME’s GameForward accelerator backs Emirati game studios with mentorship and Demo Day funding support ahead of GameExpo.
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