AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrader Protections: India’s CAIT will meet on Nov. 13 to weigh action over protest-related business losses, including proposals for designated protest sites away from commercial centres. Export Opportunity: China’s imports from Africa rose 23.3% year on year through September. Zero-tariff access for eligible goods from 53 African countries could help smaller exporters reach Chinese consumers. Access to Finance: African banking leaders are being urged to direct more funding to businesses. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede says small suppliers should be able to borrow on terms reflecting the creditworthiness of their buyers. Rising Costs: Nigeria’s unreliable electricity leaves small firms relying on costly generators, while a Scottish tax debate highlights how business-rate relief can affect firms’ ability to grow. Solo Operators: South Korea is proposing health and childcare support for self-employed owners, three-quarters of whom run businesses without employees.
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