AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSmall-Business Credit: Philippine fintech Tala is building partnerships to widen responsible access to credit, arguing that financial inclusion must go beyond account ownership, now at 58% of adults. India Financing: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Japanese lenders to explore SME financing alongside infrastructure, renewable energy and trade finance. Public Investment: Malaysia’s planned RM83 billion development budget could lift jobs and demand for small-business suppliers through transport, training, healthcare and industry projects, RHB Investment Bank says. AI for MSMEs: Google announced $15 million in support for Indian small businesses as part of wider AI initiatives spanning agriculture and education. Employer Support: Puerto Rico business groups and government agencies teamed up to help more than 50,000 employers access guidance on staffing, payroll and compliance. Jobs Outlook: The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people will enter the workforce over the next 10 to 15 years, with only 400 million jobs projected; it points to small-business financing and growth as part of the response.
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