AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Policy & Regulation: Australia’s ASIC rolled out a refreshed small-business strategy focused on clearer guidance, easier digital access, and targeted enforcement against phoenix activity and other misconduct. Local Business & Discovery: Northern Ireland trade directories are shifting fast from print to verified online profiles, with messaging and reviews replacing phone-book browsing. Funding & Growth: India’s HomeRun raised $12M to deliver construction/interior materials in 60 minutes; AI equity-research startup Pinegap added $8M Series A; Singapore’s Acrab secured $130M Series B to scale agentic AI computing. AI for Small Business: Cumbria SMEs are “going all in” on AI for marketing, while research warns Indonesia’s SMEs lag on AI adoption—closing the gap could add major GDP value and jobs. Tech & Startup Ecosystems: Malaysia’s KL20 Summit becomes a three-city startup push (Penang, Johor, Kuala Lumpur) with semiconductor and creative-economy tracks. Business Operations: UK tradespeople are urged to handle overdue invoices carefully—silence isn’t always refusal. Energy Costs & Consumer Impact: Philippines lawmakers want system-loss charge talks to include more than one utility, warning small businesses face rising bills.
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