AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Governance: Ramp says the top 1% of US firms are spending about $7,400 per employee per month on AI—far outpacing the median—highlighting a widening “whales-first” arms race. Cybersecurity & Compliance: PwC warns Nigeria’s new virtual-asset tax rules leave legal uncertainty and enforcement gaps for crypto firms. SME Pressure: Azets cautions rising borrowing costs in Dorset could push more SMEs toward insolvency. Local Business Resilience: Williamson Street businesses in Madison are still feeling the fallout after a police shooting and encampment, with footfall down despite some staying open. Digital Skills & Workforce: Laos Digital Week 2026 (Oct 21–25) targets digital government, AI-era skills, and cybersecurity training. Public Services & Data: Vietnam’s 2026 PIT changes shift focus to net pay, pushing employers to update workforce data and payroll compliance. Regional Economy: SADC leaders meet in Durban to push industrialisation, infrastructure, agriculture and critical minerals transformation.
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