AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Policy & Regulation: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a Business Guidance and Establishment Office to simplify company formation and give investors a single place to get answers. Local Business Support: Quezon City, Philippines, enacted a Cooperative Code to turn cooperative assistance into long-term policy, covering everything from registration and training to financing and market expansion. Work Rules for High-Tech Firms: South Korea’s semiconductor “mega-district” exemption debate is heating up after the PPP criticized a proposed 52-hour workweek carve-out as “half reform” and regional discrimination. Access to Capital: Nigeria’s Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency disbursed over N1 billion in interest-free loans to about 1,500 MSMEs, with more beneficiaries coming. SMB Finance & Fees: Kenya’s Safaricom cut M-Pesa business till transfer fees by up to 50%, aiming to lower costs for small traders. Business Growth via Skills: Cambodia kicked off its “Powered by Cambodia” campaign with a Tech Sprint Day that trained entrepreneurs and connected them with digital startups. Infrastructure for Trade & Jobs: India approved a new daily express train between Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road to boost tourism, commuting, and local commerce along the Konkan coast. Energy Costs & Savings: Virginia rejoined RGGI, adding a monthly bill charge but routing revenue to energy-efficiency programs that can offset household costs.
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