AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoLocal Business Support: South Africa’s DSBD/dtic/SEDFA/NEF update on the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund shows progress on applications, verification, and funding for qualifying spaza owners. Policy & Compliance: Iloilo City’s “TLC ni Inday” livelihood program is under DILG scrutiny after a complaint alleges it violates the “anti-epal” rule by tying a government-funded project to Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu. SMB Growth & Trade: DHL Express Philippines says SMEs are driving double-digit shipment growth and is training 600–700 SMEs via its GoTrade push to help more firms export. Digital Economy: ASEAN says negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement are done, setting up a November signing that aims to boost cross-border digital business. Tech for Small Firms: IBM rolls out Red Hat AI Inference and OpenShift Virtualization Service to make AI and virtualization easier for resource-strapped businesses. Community Markets: Pelham’s Friday’s Child Flea expands to 32 vendors, while Cleveland’s Cleveland Market returns with 100+ local sellers and food trucks. Tourism Branding: Southern and Southeast Ohio unveil a unified regional tourism brand, “Ohio’s Rolling Hills,” to lift visitor demand and local economies.
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