AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInternal Trade Watch: Canada’s CFIB says governments are improving internal trade grades, but most small businesses still aren’t feeling it in day-to-day operations, even as mutual recognition rules expand. Local Tax Pressure: Malaysia’s Langkawi is pushing to fix double taxation that raises costs for SMEs—taxing goods brought in, then taxing products sold outside the duty-free zone. AI for SMBs: Emergent Labs just raised $130M and hit a $1.5B valuation, aiming to let nontechnical users build production-grade software with AI agents. SMB Tech & Security: IREN appoints a new CISO to strengthen security across its AI cloud stack, while OpenVPN highlights options for individuals and organizations managing privacy and compliance. Workforce & Compliance: A San Diego lawsuit alleges sushi chefs are misclassified as independent contractors, spotlighting how local enforcement gaps can leave workers unprotected. Connectivity for Rural Areas: Herotel and Amazon Leo plan satellite internet for South Africa’s households and small businesses where fiber rollout is impractical. Energy Transition Debate: Nigeria stakeholders warn that weak governance around critical minerals could spark insecurity and livelihood losses as the energy transition accelerates.
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