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Last update: 7 hours agoMinimum Wage Debate in Fiji: Fiji’s unions want the national minimum wage lifted to $8/hour, but a new argument warns the jump could hit jobs, exports, investment and fuel inflation in a fragile economy. Retail Sustainability Push: Thailand’s Siam Piwat is rolling out NEXTOPIA at Siam Paragon, pitching sustainability as a new retail “platform” built with tenants, communities and shoppers. China’s Bad-Loan Drag: Bloomberg reports banks are quietly letting struggling firms defer payments, leaving trillions of bad debt potentially hidden and risking a long-term drag on growth. SME Cash Relief in Australia: Australia’s 2026 budget backs retailers with a permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off and loss carry-back, while warning demand and costs remain tough. US Tariff Refunds Start Landing: Small businesses in the US are beginning to receive refunds after Supreme Court limits on IEEPA tariffs, with tens of thousands of claims approved. Cybersecurity for SMBs: A new focus on managed service providers highlights how small firms can become a weak link—or a stronger line of defense—in defense supply chains. Investor Deadlines: Multiple securities class-action lead-plaintiff deadlines are coming up across firms like Lufax, Medpace, Vital Farms and Hercules Capital.
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