AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Support: Malaysia plans loan rescheduling, restructuring and payment deferrals for pressured small businesses, while financing is available through 23 institutions. A coming e-commerce bill would also require foreign platforms selling locally to register as Malaysian businesses. Restaurant Growth: Qatar’s talabat grow programme will support 180 locally owned restaurants with digital and business guidance, subsidised commissions and potential startup technology pilots. Hospitality Costs: UK operators say a higher small-business rates-relief threshold offers little help to many venues facing rising wages, energy and food costs; the national living wage is set to rise 3.9% in April. Women Entrepreneurs: H&R Block awarded four business owners $45,000 grants and a year of services, and is offering all applicants $1,000 vouchers for small-business support.
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