AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoSME Trade Readiness: India’s MSMEs are being urged to boost EU compliance capacity ahead of the India–EU FTA, with experts stressing ESG, CBAM, certification and rules-of-origin readiness—not just lower tariffs. Cross-border Finance Security: Orange Money (Jordan) and ADSTRA signed a partnership to deploy AI-powered AML/CFT screening and sanctions checks, aiming to strengthen trust in digital payments. Applied Research for Industry: Abu Dhabi Chamber and Germany’s Fraunhofer IPK agreed to link SMEs with advanced manufacturing know-how in AI, automation and circular production. Cyber Pressure on Small Firms: Kenya recorded 11.12bn cyber threat events in 2025/26, with DDoS attacks up sharply—another reminder that SMBs need practical cyber protection. Energy Cost Squeeze: Diesel price spikes are hitting diesel-dependent operators, from trucking and farming to wider supply chains, forcing surcharges or margin cuts. SMB Growth & Tech: Mastercard’s Dreamonomics report finds EEMEA SMEs prioritise stability but are leaning into cybersecurity and AI, treating protection as a growth enabler.
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