AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI for SMB retail: Sea and OpenAI are expanding their Shopee partnership by adding a native Shopee ChatGPT integration across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Brazil—letting shoppers find products via conversation and giving eligible sellers access to “ChatGPT for Business” trials for listings, marketing and customer service. Digital payments push: Mexico’s central bank introduced simplified account rules aimed at accelerating digital payments adoption for businesses. SME-friendly fintech in the region: A phone number is increasingly treated as a digital asset, highlighting how emerging markets are monetizing identity and connectivity for commerce. Local business boost via tourism: Aruba opened an airport food truck plaza at Queen Beatrix International Airport, turning arrivals into a new local spending spot for small vendors. Policy and jobs pressure: A global jobs-gap warning argues that reducing bureaucratic friction (licensing and paper processes) is key to unlocking private investment and employment. Colombia politics with business stakes: Abelardo de la Espriella appears headed for a razor-thin win in Colombia’s presidential runoff, with investors and small shopkeepers watching for stability and security.
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