Category: Reports

More Restrictive Digital Regulations Could Cost Malaysia RM792 Million (US$186 Million) in Annual Venture Capital Investment, Oxford Economics Study Finds

14 July 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

More Restrictive Digital Regulations Could Cost Malaysia RM792 Million (US6 Million) in Annual Venture Capital Investment, Oxford Economics Study Finds

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 14, 2026 – Malaysia’s startup ecosystem could lose an estimated RM792 million (approximately US$186 million) in annual venture capital (VC) investment over the next decade if digital regulations become more restrictive, according to a new study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Digital Prosperity Asia (DPA). The report concludes that while Malaysia…

FEATURED, News, Reports, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

20 May 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Debates over development funding often become confined to the narrow language of compliance, regulation, political oversight, and financial accountability. Yet this focus overlooks a deeper and more consequential economic question: what happens when large and continuous flows of external funding begin to reshape local economic incentives? The effects are not merely financial. Over time, “easy…

Africa, FEATURED, India, Opinion, Reports, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

Automotive Brake Fluid Market: From Consumable Input to Safety-Critical Technology Segment

16 February 202616 February 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

According to the Growth Market Report, the global automotive brake fluid market reached USD 3.1 billion in 2024, reflecting steady expansion driven by rising vehicle production and increasing demand for enhanced automotive safety systems. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1 percent between 2025 and 2033, reaching an estimated value of…

FEATURED, News, Reports

The Next Big Leap in Construction: How Precast Technology Is Shaping the Future of Housing

6 November 20257 November 2025 Jash Panchamia No Comments

Precast construction technology is transforming India’s housing industry with faster, cleaner, and more sustainable building methods. By replacing traditional on-site work with precision-engineered factory-made components, developers are delivering affordable, high-quality homes at record speed. This innovation is reshaping how cities like Mumbai build, buy, and live — setting new standards in construction efficiency and smart…

FEATURED, India, innovation, Reports, TOP STORIES

WALK TO WORK: A CONCEPT BROUGHT TO LIFE

30 October 202530 October 2025 Global SME News Desk No Comments

Live, Work, Thrive: Wagle Estate Sets the Trend for Integrated Urban Communities With rising congestion and commuting fatigue in India’s metros, the “Walk to Work” idea is more relevant than ever. Wagle Estate in Thane demonstrates how thoughtful planning and balanced development can turn this vision into a practical reality for residents and businesses alike….

Reports, TOP STORIES

Global Study on Startups and Family Firms: Cross-Learning for Growth and Resilience

18 October 20259 November 2025 Global SME News Desk 1 Comment

Enterprise Futures Lab, in collaboration with Global SME News and TDW Publishing, has launched a global survey to explore how startups and family-owned enterprises can learn from each other to build resilience, ensure continuity, and adapt to digital and economic transformation. Entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders are invited to participate in this 7-minute survey. Insights…

Data, News, Reports, SMEs, start-up

Enhancing Corporate Governance in Indian Startups and SMEs

19 July 202519 July 2025 Rupam Tandon No Comments

Why Governance Matters at the Grassroots Rupam Tandon discusses why robust corporate governance is becoming a growth imperative for Indian startups and SMEs. From moving beyond founder-led decision-making to building independent boards, embedding ethical leadership, succession planning, and ESG-focused practices, governance is now central to attracting investors, managing risks, and achieving sustainable, scalable growth in…

ESG, FEATURED, Opinion, Reports, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

Smart Mobility Surge: Automotive Electronics Market to Reach USD 455 Billion by 2032

18 June 202518 June 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The global automotive electronics market is entering a dynamic new era, with projections indicating a leap from USD 255 billion in 2023 to approximately USD 455 billion by 2032. This robust expansion, as reported by DataIntelo, is underpinned by a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and signals significant opportunities for SMEs and startups in…

Business, Manufacturing, Reports

World MSME Day: A Global Commemoration of Entrepreneurial Vitality

15 May 202512 June 2025 Editor No Comments

Observed annually on June 27th, World MSME Day highlights the indispensable role of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises as pivotal drivers of global job creation, innovation, and sustainable development. World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day), observed annually on June 27th, serves as a pivotal international observance to recognize and celebrate the immense…

Business, News, Opinion, Reports, SMEs, Updates, Videos

Russia and UAE Near Historic Free Trade Zone Agreement: A Boost for SMEs

29 April 202529 April 2025 Editor No Comments

In a significant step toward deepening economic ties, Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are finalizing a free trade zone agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE, with a target signing date by the end of 2025. Announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on April 28, 2025, the deal…

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