AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail Competition: Malaysian grocery retailers are urging tougher action against contraband cigarettes, saying cheap illegal sales undercut licensed shops. They welcomed proposed SME tax cuts and new financing, but warned those measures may not help if enforcement gaps persist. AI and Productivity: An Australian report estimates broad AI adoption could lift productivity by $136,000 a year for an average small or midsize business. While 94% of firms already using AI report gains, just one in four businesses uses it. Red Tape: Canada’s new directive requires regulators to cut $2 in compliance costs for every $1 they add, and to assess competitiveness and review outdated rules. Local Investment: Rochester’s $10 million West Main Gateway program will offer small businesses equipment grants, alongside funding for building renovations and public spaces.
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