AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJapan Investment Push: Japan plans about $2.3T (370 trillion yen) in public-private investment by 2040 across 17 strategic sectors, targeting a fivefold jump in domestic semiconductor sales and about $65B for “physical AI,” with a multi-year funding framework under discussion. Small Business Pressure: A U.S. NFIB survey shows small-business optimism slipping, while Cross River State entrepreneurs in Nigeria say multiple, overlapping taxes are threatening to shut down enterprises. SBA 8(a) Shake-Up: The U.S. proposes changes to the SBA’s 8(a) program that would narrow who counts as “socially disadvantaged,” raising concerns for minority-owned firms tied to Alaska Native corporations. Startup Support & Fraud Warnings: New Mexico’s NM FAST opens a free SBIR/STTR space accelerator for startups, while Kelantan police warn investment scams are driving major losses. Community & Skills: Malaysia’s UMK launches a social entrepreneurship program helping pondok communities sell downstream products, and Nepal unveils a Startup Fast Track plan to ease rules and speed licensing.
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