AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSmall Business Support: Cambridgeshire’s chamber backed the government’s small-firm push after meeting Lord Leong, urging help with digital adoption, exports, skills and apprenticeships. Local Transport & Trade: Oxfordshire’s proposed parking restrictions in Oxfordshire’s town centre drew pushback from the Wantage Chamber, arguing the plans could hurt high-street access even as officials say parking management cuts congestion and emissions. Energy & Policy: Malaysia kept its policy rate at 2.75% as inflation stayed contained, while officials said fuel supplies remain stable despite West Asia disruptions. Geopolitics & Industry: SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes said they won’t take part in Falklands hydrocarbon work after Argentina tightened rules. Trade Facilitation: Pakistan’s maritime minister proposed a one-stop business facilitation centre to streamline port services for exporters and importers. Business Resilience: A canoe rental in Texas reopened under its historic tree less than two weeks after the Ross Fire, backed by customer demand and community fundraising. Tech & Finance: Payoneer highlighted growing Pakistan IT exports and the need for faster cross-border payments for SMBs.
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