AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Investment: Singapore will provide tailored AI roadmaps to 24 companies and workshops for small firms, alongside S$150 million for advanced-materials research. Oracle and OpenAI also unveiled tools to bring ChatGPT and Codex into business systems. Startup Access: India plans to use government procurement to help startups win early customers and scale. Business Rules: Saudi Arabia’s new commercial law lets people aged 15 and older do business under conditions, while aiming to clarify rules and strengthen investor confidence. Small-Business Squeeze: New Zealand owners face rising freight and fuel costs, with some family firms closing under debt pressure; East Africa’s manufacturers are also delaying investment, with 67% of surveyed firms postponing plans. Investment Climate: Vietnam’s drone market could reach $10 billion by 2035, but founders say regulatory uncertainty is stalling commercial growth. Cross-Border Ties: India and Liechtenstein are considering a tax treaty to give investors greater certainty and support trade.
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