AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExport Growth: South Korean cosmetics SMEs exported $5.07 billion in the first half of 2026, up 30.7% year over year, as global demand for K-beauty surged. India’s exporters face a different challenge: turning strong products into reliable, lasting relationships with overseas buyers. Investment: Indian lending to small and medium industrial businesses rose 25.5% year over year, while machinery imports climbed, pointing to a possible pickup in private investment. Fraud Risks: A report on Lesotho businesses found firms with fewer than 100 employees lost a median $141,000 per fraud case—more than firms with up to 10,000 employees. A Texas shop also lost more than $600 after accepting an AI-generated fake receipt, underscoring the need to verify refunds and paperwork. AI Adoption: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says AI could help small firms compete with larger rivals, even as a Canadian report warns small businesses are falling behind in adoption.
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