AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI and Chips: Samsung forecast record third-quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, nearly nine times last year’s, as AI demand drives its chip business. Intel’s role in Elon Musk’s Terafab project also remains intact after CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Musk dismissed reports that TSMC would take over. Tech Labor: The Trump administration suspended Microsoft and other tech firms from sponsoring workers for permanent residency, alleging abuse of employment visa rules. Small Business: Malaysia is reviewing how e-commerce platforms affect local retailers and SMEs, including concerns about below-market pricing. Agriculture: Malaysia has accepted a proposal for a disaster and disease fund to help commodity smallholders manage losses from extreme weather, pests and crop disease. Household Finances: Nearly one in four Canadians now earns extra income through a side gig, with many turning to the work to offset rising costs and debt.
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