AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital & Youth Skills: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged youth to master AI and quantum to drive growth, warning that tech progress must stay rooted in ethics. SME Finance: Lebanon’s Kafalat launched a $47.6m direct loan program for agri-food and rural agri-tourism firms, aiming to reach about 390 enterprises. Policy for Uncertainty: India’s FM Sitharaman said global uncertainty is now “standing,” calling for resilience, resource security, and diversified trade. Business Climate & Trade Facilitation: Oman updated the Oman Business Platform fee payment mechanism to simplify commercial registry and agency services, while Pakistan pushed a one-door port facilitation centre in Karachi. Corporate & Jobs: AstraZeneca is preparing layoffs in Spain despite strong growth, and Vi Business partnered with Cisco to expand hybrid SD-WAN offerings. Tax & Cash Flow Risk: Indonesian businesses warned new special tax refund audits could delay approvals and squeeze liquidity. Housing Pressure: Thousands protested in Valencia over housing costs and speculation, targeting the real estate “business.” Local Governance: Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram Corporation faces a BJP majority crunch after councillor R. Sreelekha’s resignation. Legal Ruling: India’s Allahabad High Court said eviction claims for a landlord’s son don’t require the landlord’s physical occupation.
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