AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs Watch: Greece’s wholesale power prices jumped about 20% in August, with renewables dropping and gas-fired generation filling the gap—raising fresh pressure on households and firms heading into autumn. Exit Planning Gap: A former Morgan Stanley director warns many U.S. business owners reach a sale without a tax and income plan, as millions of small and mid-sized firms change hands by 2035. Tariff Legal Test: AP reports Trump’s Canada tariffs rely on a rarely used 1930 statute, raising questions about whether the move can survive court. SME Support & Tax Simplification: Pakistan’s FBR rolls out an “Asaan Tax Scheme” with a simpler registration and a 1% turnover tax, aiming to widen the tax net without heavy compliance burdens. Local Business Growth: Thames Valley small firms can tap a Sept. 22 growth bootcamp with sales help, procurement opportunities and networking. Circular Economy Push: Vietnam’s plastics innovation pilots report hundreds of tonnes diverted through new collection, sorting, recycling and circular business models. Workplace Safety: Seattle/King County finds elevated lead near Interbay, urging residents to avoid affected routes while more testing continues.
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