AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoE-commerce Trust Push: Lazada Malaysia is bringing back its Lazada 6.6 Super WOW Sale (June 5–8) with a “buy better, not just cheaper” pitch—leaning on LazMall’s official stores, reviews/ratings, return terms, and AI-powered discovery as shoppers get pickier. Cybersecurity Warning for SMBs: Sophos says the new WantToCry ransomware is abusing exposed file-sharing (SMB) to quietly encrypt files—no malware needs to run on your system, so keeping SMB ports off the open internet is a must. Automation vs Jobs (New Data): A U.S. home-services analysis links lead-conversion automation to revenue growth and then hiring, challenging the idea that small-business automation always cuts jobs. AI for SMEs, but Practical: Singapore is stepping up “real AI” for SMEs via partnerships, enterprise guides, and awards focused on deployment and cyber resilience. Local Business Spotlight: A Bolton manufacturer (Ajax Equipment) credits a government-backed leadership course for helping it digitise and plan growth.
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