AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Bank Finance: The World Bank is backing Indonesia’s small-business lending push with a $750 million guarantee for Bank Mandiri’s low-interest KUR program, with funds aimed at retail services and even farmers and fishermen. Policy Push: In the Philippines, President Marcos is driving a June 2027 target for 24 priority measures through LEDAC, spanning governance, taxation, education, energy, agriculture, social welfare and infrastructure. Aquaculture/Seafood Supply Chain: Bangladesh’s shrimp sector is getting hit by frequent power outages, forcing aeration failures on farms and pushing processors to rely on costly diesel to keep cold storage running. Agriculture Output: The Philippines’ agriculture and fisheries output grew 2.9% in Q2, led by crops, livestock, poultry and fisheries, even as unemployment rose to a three-month high. Trade & Tariffs: A new U.S. tariff approach toward Canada is being framed as leverage in renegotiating CUSMA, with sector-specific impacts already felt. Food Industry Shift: Aonami Sustainable Sushi in Chico is removing sushi from its menu starting Aug. 15, citing staffing and training constraints.
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