AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSME Finance & Lending: Australia’s Telstra outage blamed on a software defect disrupted calls, data and some EFTPOS payments, with hundreds of welfare checks tied to failed “triple-zero” calls—another reminder for small firms to plan for telecom and payment downtime. SME Tech & Cybersecurity: Malaysia’s Kaspersky warns AI use and weak password habits are raising workplace cybersecurity risk, with attackers disguising malware as popular AI services. SME Growth & Markets: Indonesia is shifting export strategy toward high-value-added products and digital services (including MSMEs), aiming to boost competitiveness beyond raw materials. Local Business Support: Bahrain’s tourism ministry and Bahrain Development Bank are teaming up on financing and partnerships to help tourism and events SMEs expand. Digital Visibility for Small Firms: X says organic reach is increasingly tied to whether accounts pay for Premium, making it harder for free users to get seen without much higher engagement. SMB IPO Watch: Liqvd Digital filed DRHP for an INR 37 crore SME IPO, targeting AI/automation and a VCP hub to expand tech-led marketing services. Community Commerce: Helper, Utah is launching a weekly Saturday flea market to help local vendors and small businesses sell year-round through October.
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