AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAutomation Push in Malaysia: Malaysia’s trade and industry minister urged firms of all sizes to speed up automation as foreign-worker supply is unlikely to return to past levels, framing it as a way to keep local jobs fair and valuable. AI Partnerships for Innovation: India and Sweden are teaming up to use AI and emerging tech to boost enterprise adoption and growth, with a focus on responsible AI ecosystems. UK Manufacturing at Risk: A Make UK/Bishop Fleming report warns family-owned manufacturers face tax pressure, high electricity prices, and succession worries, threatening domestic capability. Trade War Pressure on Small Business (Canada): Canada’s new dollar-for-dollar tariffs on $28bn of U.S. imports begin, with small firms warning they’re being treated as “cannon fodder.” Agentic AI in Africa: Binance says agentic AI could help Africa leapfrog into the next wave of enterprise tech—if businesses define clear tasks for agents. EPR Reshapes South Africa Appliances: South Africa’s extended producer responsibility rules shift end-of-life costs and logistics onto producers, importers, and brand owners. EU Innovation Integrity Scrutiny: A Financial Times probe flags integrity and spending concerns across EU-funded innovation groups, as regulators review future funding.
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