AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMalaysia’s Growth Push: Budget 2027 targets 4.2%–5.2% growth, with new support for small firms and a RM150 million fund to help semiconductor and advanced-technology companies move into higher-value markets. China–EU Trade: Beijing and Brussels agreed to contain trade disputes and pursue lower tariffs on some goods, including a plan affecting hybrid vehicles, while wider tensions over market access and export controls remain. Small-Business Strains: U.S. small-business hiring slowed in September, but many employers still struggled to find qualified applicants; in Hawaii, firms hit by Hurricane Lowell are still waiting for recovery aid. Cross-Border Pressure: A U.S. ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports is adding strain for affected producers, though the goods represent a small share of the countries’ overall trade.
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