AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional E-commerce: ASEAN signed a digital economy agreement that aims to make it easier for small and midsize firms to sell across member countries, with shared rules and smoother payments. Tax and Cash Flow: The UK’s Federation of Small Businesses says a planned 2029 tax change could force self-employed people with side jobs to pay roughly two years’ tax at once, creating cash-flow pressure. Climate Finance: Nigeria’s Development Bank launched a $275 million program to help small businesses access climate finance. Business Resilience: A global Microsoft outage disrupted businesses and public services, highlighting the risks of relying on major cloud platforms. Debt Relief: A US law permanently restored the $7.5 million debt limit for small businesses seeking reorganization under Subchapter V bankruptcy. Compliance: Indonesia is preparing for mandatory halal certification for micro and small businesses by October 2028.
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