AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigitalisation: Penang has set aside RM4.5 million to support tech startups, help SMEs adopt digital tools and expand AI use. The state says its startup ecosystem has already created about 1,720 jobs. SME Finance: TPG’s impact fund will invest ₹525 crore in Arka Fincap, with a further ₹275 crore possible. The lender plans to expand secured loans for small businesses and invest in technology and risk management. Business Resilience: Ghanaian experts urged SMEs to prepare for disruption by tackling weak cash flow, poor record-keeping and overreliance on a single buyer or supplier. Local Funding: In Malawi’s Mzimba district, 402 enterprises—including 180 women-led businesses—are set to receive seed capital to grow and strengthen household incomes. Export Access: Nepalese artisan businesses are reaching Chinese buyers through the China International Import Expo, offering a route into foreign markets for smaller firms with limited resources.
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