Amazon invested over €40 billion in the EU in 2025, supporting over 1 million jobs and empowering European small businesses. The company highlights its AI innovations for personalization and efficiency, and its efforts to combat counterfeiting, fake reviews, and scams, while advocating for regulatory coherence and smart enforcement.
Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Shuili Township in Nantou County on the 13th to inspect local businesses and discuss plans to support small and medium-sized enterprises. He aims to submit a draft "Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading Development Act" to the Legislative Yuan before the next session to facilitate equipment upgrades and business transformation, contributing to Taiwan becoming a year-round tourist destination.
Nathan River Resources, a Singapore-owned iron ore mine in the NT, has gone into administration owing over $360M, including unpaid wages, royalties, and debts to small businesses, sparking criticism of the NT government for inaction.
A judge has ordered the immediate refund of duties, citing "growing inequity" between large and small businesses. Customs and Border Patrol plans to refund tariffs later, having processed $23 billion of an estimated $166 billion collected.
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is partnering with a New York City bar, The Jeffery, to demonstrate its hedging strategy for small businesses. The bar placed a $5,000 trade on the Knicks winning their game against the Spurs, aiming to cover customer tabs if they win, or profit from increased business if they lose.
Alfiya Kogina, Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee for Small and Medium Business Support, advocates for easing tax conditions for Russian entrepreneurs, emphasizing dialogue with business organizations and evaluating existing support measures before implementing new ones.
China's individual laborer and private enterprise associations have released 10 typical cases highlighting their efforts in supporting individual businesses. These initiatives focus on digital empowerment, brand building, financial services, and AI-driven regulatory support.
Chinese small businesses, particularly in the franchise sector, are expanding nationwide and globally by adopting digital technologies and innovative supply chain models. AI is enabling personalized operations, while unique Chinese flavors are attracting international customers.
Energy bills in parts of Australia will decrease by up to 10% for households and 20% for small businesses from July, driven by record renewable energy and battery storage. Despite this, investment in new wind and solar projects has declined.
Energy bills in South Australia, New South Wales, and southeast Queensland will decrease by up to 10.7% for households and 20.9% for small businesses from July. This follows a record increase in renewables and battery storage in the national grid.
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses, with benchmark prices falling up to 10% for households and significantly more for businesses. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Essential Services Commission have decided to cut default market offers and benchmark prices in several states, driven by increased renewable energy and better reliability from coal-fired generators.
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses due to increased renewable energy generation and improved reliability of coal-fired power plants. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) will cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with benchmark prices falling by up to 10% for consumers and more for businesses.
Benchmark power prices in Australia are set to decrease by up to 10% for consumers and more for small businesses, driven by increased renewable energy and improved reliability of coal-fired generators. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with Victoria also seeing a 5% reduction.
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses due to increased renewable energy and improved reliability of coal-fired generators. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) will cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with prices falling up to 10% for consumers and more for small businesses.
German villages are reviving "Tante Emma" shops with hybrid, autonomous 24/7 access models. This innovation combats staffing shortages and rising costs, aiming to preserve community hubs and counter rural disaffection that fuels political extremism.
Australia's Labor government proposes changes to capital gains tax, aiming to tax investment income more like wages. The plan introduces an inflation-linked discount and a 30% minimum rate, impacting various investors, small businesses, and startups differently.
Labor's proposed capital gains tax changes aim to increase tax on investment income, arguing it's unfairly taxed compared to wages. The plan introduces an inflation-linked discount and a 30% minimum tax rate, with complex implications for various investors, particularly small businesses and startups.
North Sydney Council plans to introduce fees for park usage, including $300 annual permits for dog walkers and up to $2,000 for three-hour event permits for gender reveals and weddings. The move aims to address millions in debt from the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment.
VistaPrint offers various discounts on custom marketing and personal products. New customers can get 20% off orders over $100, while signing up for the newsletter or texts provides 15% off. Business-focused codes offer additional savings.
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) issued a notice on May 19th detailing efforts to support small and private enterprises in 2026. The notice emphasizes stable credit supply, optimized loan structures, improved service quality, and sustainable development to boost economic growth and innovation.
Business owners have penned an open letter to the Australian PM, voicing criticism over planned capital gains tax changes. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher stated that 90% of small businesses will remain unaffected.
Labor MPs are encountering mixed reactions to the federal budget, with concerns rising over tax changes affecting small businesses, trusts, and investors, despite positive feedback on housing reforms. The government faces a challenge in explaining the capital gains tax discount and trust reforms to avoid a "scare campaign".
Labor MPs face a mixed reception to the federal budget, with concerns over tax changes for small businesses and trusts overshadowing positive feedback on housing reforms. The government is preparing for potential 'scare campaigns' as it consults on legislation.
UK borrowing costs spike and the pound falls as markets react to Andy Burnham's potential Labour leadership bid, signaling concerns over increased borrowing under his leadership.
