AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Tax Fight: A New Jersey bill would cut “Next New Jersey” data-center tax credits by $250M and redirect support toward energy storage and a one-time credit for low-income ratepayers. SME Funding Push: Zimbabwe’s ZSE and SMEDCO plan the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX) to bridge the SME financing gap by linking SMEs to capital markets. SME Compliance for Exports: Malaysia’s MATRADE signed a China Gateway Initiative deal to help MSMEs meet China rules on testing, documentation, labeling, and traceability. Enterprise Security Policy: India’s MSME report urges a new “enterprise security” approach to protect small firms from shocks like downturns and health crises. AI + Jobs Investment: Amazon says it will invest heavily in India through 2030, targeting AI infrastructure, small-business digitization, and millions of jobs. Financial Inclusion on the Ground: Nigeria’s eTranzact expanded PocketMoni with 1,000+ agents and more terminals in Ogun to bring payments and withdrawals closer to communities. Cyber/Fraud Relief: India’s RBI set limits on customer losses from unauthorized digital transactions, offering compensation up to ₹25,000. Tourism as Local Growth: Jamaica’s “Tourism 3.0” reframes tourism as a local-first economic platform with new governance and procurement targets.
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