AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoThailand’s small firms under pressure: The Bank of Thailand warns repeated shocks have weakened household and small-business finances. Flooding has disrupted trade and tourism, with estimated losses of up to 33.8 billion baht; the bank is urging lenders to offer relief. Japan’s labour crunch: Shortages drove a record 240 bankruptcies in the first half of the fiscal year, with rising staff costs behind more than half. Restaurants are struggling to hire and turning customers away. Telangana support: The state plans a Centre of Excellence to help MSMEs adopt technology, find markets and connect with investors, alongside a monthly day to resolve business grievances. Qatar supply chains: Qatar Chamber says SMEs are joining industrial, infrastructure and energy supply chains as suppliers and technology partners, helping build resilience and create jobs. India compliance: GST changes could let 1.6 million small businesses file annual returns, easing paperwork and making e-commerce sales simpler.
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