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US tariffs: China’s Shein and Temu set to raise prices

Published: April 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM by AAP
Chinese e-marketplace Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein will raise prices next week as US President Donald Trump's tariffs push up costs. The post US tariffs: China’s Shein and Temu set to raise prices appeared first on SmartCompany.

Super stoush: SME groups tell lawmakers to ditch new taxes on unrealised capital gains

Published: April 16, 2025 at 02:14 AM by David Adams
Business representatives have urged lawmakers to abandon further taxes on unrealised capital gains, after Labor's plan for super balances above $3 million. The post Super stoush: SME groups tell lawmakers to ditch new taxes on unrealised capital g...

Neural Notes: The AI boom can’t ignore the tariff tension

Published: April 16, 2025 at 02:05 AM by Tegan Jones
In this edition: the digital tech and AI industry’s reluctance to talk about tariffs both on the ground in the US and Australia. The post Neural Notes: The AI boom can’t ignore the tariff tension appeared first on SmartCompany.

Aussie researchers secure $2 million to leverage AI and 3D tech against cancer

Published: April 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Australian researchers will 'print' cancer cells in 3D and use artificial intelligence software to analyse them after receiving a $2 million grant to invest in the technology.  The post Aussie researchers secure $2 million to leverage AI and ...

What you need to know about the new Franchising Code of Conduct

Published: April 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM by Jaime Almond
The updated Franchising Code of Conduct introduces tougher rules on disclosure, contract fairness, and compensation — aiming to fix deep-rooted industry problems. The post What you need to know about the new Franchising Code of Conduct appeared fi...

“It is insane”: How a small Sydney cake shop went viral on Chinese social media

Published: April 15, 2025 at 02:03 AM by David Adams
Owner Paul Adam shared his amazement at his store's social media stardom -- and vowed to preserve the small business values driving its success. The post “It is insane”: How a small Sydney cake shop went viral on Chinese social media appeared firs...

AI tops startup funding deals in Australia, but there’s a catch

Published: April 15, 2025 at 01:44 AM by Tegan Jones
The latest Cut Through Ventures startup funding report shows AI deals dominated Q1 of 2025. But there's a reason for that. The post AI tops startup funding deals in Australia, but there’s a catch appeared first on SmartCompany.