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Growth in Service Sector Boosts Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union

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Growth in Service Sector Boosts Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) witnessed a significant increase in the turnover of services among its member states in 2023 compared to the previous year. Armenia saw a notable 33.6% rise in the positive balance of trade in services, while Belarus experienced a decrease of 32.7%. Transport services and travel dominated the structure of exports and imports of services across most member states, highlighting the importance of these sectors.

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Climate Change Puts Over 70% of Global Workforce at Health Risk, ILO Study Shows

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Climate Change Puts Over 70% of Global Workforce at Health Risk, ILO Study Shows

A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that more than 70% of the world’s workforce faces significant health threats due to climate change, with existing workplace safety measures struggling to keep pace. Titled Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate, the report underscores the profound impact of climate change…

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Forced Labour Profits Surge

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Forced Labour Profits Surge

Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour Forced labor, a blight on humanity’s conscience and a grave violation of fundamental rights, continues to plague our world, with a recent ILO report revealing a disturbing surge in profits garnered from this nefarious practice. The latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) exposes the stark…

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WorldFirst unveils global sourcing payment solution WorldTrade to facilitate secure, fast B2B trade for SME buyers  

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WorldFirst unveils global sourcing payment solution WorldTrade to facilitate secure, fast B2B trade for SME buyers  

During the ongoing Canton Fair, WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, has has launched WorldTrade, a new payment solution for global sourcing to bolster the security and speed of cross-border payment for international Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) that procure goods from suppliers based in China, while ensuring the prompt delivery of products for the SME buyers.

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WorldFirst launches New Solution to Support Growth of UK SME’s Global Trade 

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WorldFirst launches New Solution to Support Growth of UK SME’s Global Trade 

WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, especially SMEs in international trade, has launched an e-commerce growth solution to help UK SMEs trade globally. Through the solution accessible via the World Account, SMEs need just one account which has a simple set-up process to start cross-border e-commerce trade.

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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Urges Acceleration of Climate Action in COP28 Opening Address

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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Urges Acceleration of Climate Action in COP28 Opening Address

The 28th annual meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) commenced in Dubai, marking the latest round of UN-facilitated climate talks. The urgency of the planetary crisis was underscored by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, who cautioned that the world is taking “baby steps” in addressing the daunting challenges posed by climate change.

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Book Review: Unlocking the Power of Small Businesses: How Entrepreneurs and SMEs Can Transform India

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Book Review: Unlocking the Power of Small Businesses: How Entrepreneurs and SMEs Can Transform India

Unlocking Business Potential: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and SMEs Author: Dr Perumal Koshy In this book, Unlocking Business Potential: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and SMEs, the author provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the business landscape in India, with a focus on the opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The…

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Empowering MENA SMEs to Embrace Net-Zero Strategies: COP28 Presidency Unveils Dedicated Program

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Empowering MENA SMEs to Embrace Net-Zero Strategies: COP28 Presidency Unveils Dedicated Program

In a significant step towards accelerating climate action within the private sector, the COP28 Presidency has joined forces with the SME Climate Hub and We Mean Business Coalition to launch a comprehensive program tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Dubbed COP28 & SME…

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