AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for stronger protections for digital services, saying online threats put consumers and MSMEs at risk as more business moves online. Tax Refunds: Malaysia says it has paid RM13.036 billion in income tax refunds to 206,234 corporate taxpayers, including MSMEs, as it works to clear a backlog. Faster Startups: India’s FISME says simplified GST registration could help eligible businesses begin operating sooner, with approval possible within three working days and clearer document guidance. Small-Business Finance: Voters in Berkeley and San Francisco are considering public-bank measures intended to support lending to local businesses; Berkeley’s plan includes a property tax to fund a regional bank, while San Francisco’s proposal faces opposition over cost and risk. Local Growth: Haiden’s Coffee & Cafe in Maryland has doubled its size, adding more seating after demand outgrew its original space.
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