AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoExport Access: Namibia has launched an AfCFTA guide to help small firms navigate export permits, customs and standards—barriers that can add costs and deter cross-border trade. AI at Work: Singapore-based Accountingbpo says staff expertise remains essential as SMEs adopt AI: an accountant caught a tool inventing tax-agreement rules before they could reach a client. Greener Suppliers: Zara parent Inditex is putting US$50 million into an IFC fund to help suppliers finance energy-efficient equipment and cleaner production; the fund aims to raise US$400 million. Women’s Credit: Indonesia’s new KPPS scheme cuts interest on loans of up to Rp15 million for women in the PNM Mekaar network to 8%, from 18–25%. Its long-term value will depend on costs and a path to larger loans. Malaysia-China Links: Malaysia is urging Chinese investors to partner with local SMEs and bring them into supply chains, while its 2027 budget offers SME funding and tax relief.
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