AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabor Costs: Malaysia’s government faces calls to exempt existing foreign workers from mandatory pension contributions and a proposed RM300 monthly wage increase, which critics say would add pressure on small firms. Restaurant Tech: The U.S. FTC and eight states sued Toast, alleging it misled restaurants about free trials, subscription cancellations and fees; Toast says it will fight the case. Small-Business Finance: Pakistan’s central bank launched SMEConnect to simplify online loan applications, while officials pledged better access to export financing. Tax Relief: The UK’s Budget raises the small-business rate-relief threshold to £18,000 for struggling sectors, though some businesses remain outside the relief. Succession: A Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey found about 60% of owners plan to retire or leave within a decade, but only 6% have a formal succession plan.
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