AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Summit Disruption: Small businesses and street vendors near Manila’s summit venues have reportedly been barred from operating since Oct. 29, as security clearances draw criticism over lost income and displacement. Malaysia’s AI Push: SoftBank, Grab and Petros plan US$1.85 billion in initial funding for AI infrastructure, with the facilities intended to give small businesses and other users access to computing capacity. Digital Tools: GSMA and ExonNet will work to help mobile operators deliver tailored digital services to micro and small enterprises, including underserved businesses in Asia and Africa. India’s Credit Demand: Lending to Indian MSMEs rose 25% year on year in October, contributing to 21% overall credit growth and prompting HSBC to raise its loan-growth forecast. Japan’s Small Firms Under Pressure: Small businesses made up 76% of October’s corporate bankruptcies, as rising labor and import costs continued to squeeze firms.
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