AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoDigital Commerce Expansion: Dubai CommerCity will pour in Dhs 1.8bn for phase two (2027-2028), adding office, logistics and retail space as it targets faster growth in the digital economy. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Egypt and South Africa leaders backed a new bilateral business council to deepen trade and investment, with private-sector cooperation flagged for infrastructure, energy and industry. Manufacturing Incentives: Malaysia’s semiconductor lobby wants Budget 2027 to lift automation allowance to RM100m and offer 200% R&D tax deductions to keep reinvestment and higher-value production moving. Jobs & Hiring Pulse: NFIB says small-business hiring cooled in September as owners report fewer qualified applicants and softer employment conditions. Local Growth Snapshot: Ilocos Sur in the Philippines logged 4.2% GDP growth in 2025, led by accommodation and food services. Entrepreneurship Pipeline: Nigeria’s NIMASA opens applications for its Blue Economy Accelerator for ages 18-28, including a hackathon and 12-week programme. Small Business Support: UK’s Enterprise Oxfordshire says it backed 1,700+ businesses, creating 211 jobs and safeguarding 878.
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