AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Hiring Pressure: Malaysia’s SME lobby Samenta says new Employment Pass salary thresholds (EP Category I RM10,000; Category II RM20,000) will make it harder for small firms to recruit scarce digital and cybersecurity talent, pushing them further behind larger employers. Tax Burden on Island Businesses: Langkawi’s SME leaders are asking Malaysia’s finance and customs teams to fix “double taxation” that hits goods taxed on entry and again when duty-free products are sold outside the island. Internal Trade Reality Check (Canada): Canada’s CFIB reports governments are improving interprovincial trade rules, but many small businesses still feel little day-to-day relief—mutual recognition helps, yet barriers and reconciliation gaps remain. Local Business Cash Flow: In the Bahamas, opposition finance minister Kwasi Thompson argues a projected budget surplus should translate into payments to small business vendors and cost-of-living relief, not just fiscal headlines. Community-Backed Growth: Central Kansas’ Great Bend Chamber spotlighted T & L Fireworks, a fourth-generation family business expanding with its own Skyshocker brand. Sustainable Finance Model: Brazil’s Sicredi highlights how cooperative credit unions are scaling sustainable lending through local impact and green credit growth.
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