AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOFW Support Funding: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers to keep the repatriation “chain” going—post-arrival help, flights, and reintegration—after 10,446 people were already brought home from the Middle East by June 17. SME Finance & Markets: India’s Sebi approved reforms to revive open-market buybacks, ease mutual fund intraday borrowing, and speed AIF capital deployment via a “green channel,” aiming to improve liquidity and capital flow. Small Business Cost Pressure: Korea’s micro-enterprises report the minimum wage jump to 10,000 won is hitting hard—most say the burden is “very high,” pushing them to cut hiring and shift to owner-heavy staffing. Local Livelihood Clash: In Mangaluru, India, outrage erupted after officials allegedly used a bulldozer to destroy flower stalls of differently-abled street vendors, despite claimed vending permits. Export Push for Farmers: Guimaras mangoes made a first European test shipment to Spain, with a woman-led enterprise involved—meant to open premium market pathways for farmers and SMEs. Energy & Clean Tech for SMEs: Nepal allocated Rs. 2.63B for renewable energy and efficiency, including support for micro, small and medium enterprises and off-grid electrification.
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