AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSolomon Islands Power Shift: Matthew Wale was elected prime minister in a secret ballot, promising “change” after last week’s no-confidence ouster—an outcome Western diplomats are watching closely given the country’s past closeness to China. Local Governance: In Winona, residents have petitioned county officials to clear a clogged creek at a WWII memorial park after flooding risks to homes, utilities and wells. Fintech & Crypto Expansion: BitGo is partnering with Moon to roll out Bitcoin-linked prepaid card products across Asia, starting with Hong Kong retail this month. UK SME Lending Push: Allica Bank secured £350m under the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantee scheme to expand asset finance for established small businesses. Business Meets Politics/Markets: Xi warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could push relations to a “dangerous place,” while Trump left Beijing touting deals that left markets with little to cheer. Corporate Moves: Sampath Bank launched a Mastercard Business Credit Card aimed at SME cash-flow and rewards.
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