AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMalaysia Budget: Budget 2027 proposes lower corporate tax rates for micro and small businesses and broader sales-tax recovery on qualifying machinery and production inputs. Higher wages could still squeeze labor-intensive firms. Small-Business Grants: Takoma Park is offering eligible businesses up to $30,000, with no matching funds required, for electrification and energy-efficiency upgrades; applications open Oct. 12. Infrastructure Contracts: Small contractors could gain more from public works spending, but bonding costs and limited access to procurement opportunities remain barriers to competing for major contracts. Food Entrepreneurs: A new shared kitchen in Racine will offer licensed production space, equipment and storage, helping small food makers grow without the expense of a commercial lease. Fuel Disruption: Malawi’s severe petrol shortage is cutting customer traffic and delaying deliveries in Lilongwe, adding costs and uncertainty for local businesses.
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