AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoLocal Business Support: South Africa’s DSBD/dtic/SEDFA/NEF gave an update on the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund, saying processing and verification are improving but compliance delays are still blocking many applicants. Disaster Relief: FEMA and the U.S. SBA added new recovery center locations for March storm victims in Hawaii, with a June 14 application deadline for help with repairs and low-interest loans. SMB Growth & Policy: Nepal’s budget unveiled IT-sector tax breaks for exporters and “sweat equity” deductions, plus legal changes to make it easier for foreign investors to lease apartments and repatriate profits. Regional Trade & Digital: ASEAN DEFA negotiations wrapped up, clearing the way for signing in November and aiming to boost entrepreneurship and jobs across the bloc’s digital economy. Community Markets: Pelham’s Friday’s Child Flea expands to 32 vendors, while Downtown Grimsby brings back a Canadian Flag Program with 40+ flags installed at participating businesses. Cyber Risk for SMBs: A report warns of credential theft targeting first-time users of Claude Code via spoofed pages and malicious instructions.
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