AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSME Finance: Pakistan’s central bank has opened new lending routes for small businesses and farmers through microfinance and other non-bank lenders, with government risk coverage to support the loans. Digital Growth: Pakistan’s government wants Alibaba-backed AI and digitisation projects completed by November, aiming to help SMEs reach global markets and give IT graduates new training. Workforce Incentives: South Korea plans to exempt small and medium-sized businesses that expand hiring or investment from regular tax audits. Cybersecurity: A New Zealand expert warns that vulnerable PHP websites—even simple business sites—could be hijacked for fraud or cyberattacks. Local Spending: Daejeon has raised cashback on its local currency to as much as 15% through Nov. 15, hoping to draw customers to small businesses amid weak spending.
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