AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOFW Support Boost: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers’ repatriation and reintegration chain, with 10,446 people already returned via humanitarian flights as of June 17. SME Credit Speed-Up: Malaysia’s TEKUN Nasional targets 24-hour approvals for micro financing under RM20,000, and launched a TEKUN portal for faster applications and training info. Microcredit Expansion: Malaysia also allocated RM9.8B through six institutions to expand microcredit access for hawkers and small entrepreneurs. Local Business Showcases: Juneteenth events in the U.S. highlighted Black-owned vendors, including Leland’s first festival and an Alpha Kappa Alpha cultural business expo in Greenville. Market Rules for Capital: India’s Sebi approved open-market buybacks and eased several debt and fund rules to speed capital deployment. Work-Life Boundaries Debate: Michigan lawmakers considered a “right to disconnect” bill that would limit after-hours work messaging, with NFIB warning it could be tough for small firms. Cooling for Small Venues: GARVEE pushed affordable air-conditioning options for summer 2026, targeting homes, garages, and small businesses hosting World Cup watch parties.
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