AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity: Australian small businesses face rising attack risks, but an inquiry heard many lack the resources and expertise to recover; authorities recorded 82,000 cyber incidents in the past financial year. AI for SMEs: Suriname’s economy minister says small firms should have access to AI tools to cut costs, improve operations and reach larger markets. Customer Reach: NAVER’s self-serve digital outdoor ads are lowering the barrier for local advertisers: 78.5% of small-business users ran campaigns without an agency. Health Costs: Washington approved small-group insurance rate increases of 6.9% to 21.6%, adding pressure for firms that offer employee coverage. Growth Gap: New Zealand small businesses trail the Asia-Pacific region, with 38% reporting growth in 2025 versus 62% regionally; CPA Australia is urging a long-term strategy and more digital support. Thailand Outlook: Growth is forecast to reach 2.4% this year, but SME lending fell 1.4% year over year in August as household spending remains weak.
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