Category: SMEs

More Enabling Digital Regulations Could Add ₩2.4 Trillion (US$1.73 Billion) in Annual VC Investment for South Korean Startups: Oxford Economics

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More Enabling Digital Regulations Could Add ₩2.4 Trillion (US.73 Billion) in Annual VC Investment for South Korean Startups: Oxford Economics

 More enabling digital regulations could generate ₩2.4 trillion (US$1.73 billion) in additional annual VC investment for South Korean startups and support 21,000 jobs by 2035, an Oxford Economics study finds. South Korea, August 2026: More enabling digital regulations could support an additional ₩2.4 trillion (approximately US$1.73 billion) in venture capital investment annually in South Korea…

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Navigating the New Labor Codes: Balancing Workforce Security and Shopfloor Agility for Small Units

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Navigating the New Labor Codes: Balancing Workforce Security and Shopfloor Agility for Small Units

India has combined 29 labor laws into four new Labor Codes. These laws replace very old rules, some written in the 1930s. The Codes bring clear definitions and make compliance digital. They also provide social safety nets for all workers. MSMEs employ more than 110 million people. They play a big role in India’s manufacturing…

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SME Chamber of India Appoints Jhumarmal Tunwal, Chairman & Managing Director of Tunwal E-Motors as Vice President

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SME Chamber of India Appoints Jhumarmal Tunwal, Chairman & Managing Director of Tunwal E-Motors as Vice President

Mumbai, 24th July 2026: SME Chamber of India, one of the country’s leading industry bodies dedicated to the growth and development of the MSME sector, has appointed Jhumarmal Tunwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Tunwal E-Motors Limited (NSE: INE0OXV01027), as its Vice President. This prestigious appointment is a recognition of Mr. Tunwal’s significant contribution towards…

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The New Generation of FTAs: Why Services Are Replacing Tariffs as the Main Trade Issue

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The New Generation of FTAs: Why Services Are Replacing Tariffs as the Main Trade Issue

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have traditionally been associated with tariff liberalisation and improved market access for goods. For several decades, trade negotiations largely focused on reducing customs duties, eliminating quantitative restrictions and facilitating merchandise trade. The success of an agreement was often measured by the extent to which it lowered tariffs and expanded opportunities for…

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Currys Business Expands Business Hub Network to Strengthen Technology Support for UK SMEs

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Currys Business Expands Business Hub Network to Strengthen Technology Support for UK SMEs

London: Responding to the growing technology needs of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises, Currys Business has expanded its nationwide network of Business Hubs with the launch of 10 new locations across the United Kingdom. The expansion follows a 20 percent year-on-year growth in demand for its business services and increases the total number of Business…

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Rungta Tea Strengthens Distributor Capability Through Profitability Training for Trade Partners

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As competition intensifies in India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, companies are increasingly recognizing that sustained market growth depends not only on product quality but also on the business capabilities of their distribution networks. For firms operating through extensive dealer and retailer ecosystems, investing in partner development has become an important strategic tool for improving…

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

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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…

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Beyond Startup Disruption: Why Innovation Must Strengthen Industrial Ecosystems, Not Weaken Them

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Beyond Startup Disruption: Why Innovation Must Strengthen Industrial Ecosystems, Not Weaken Them

The growing tendency to equate disruption with innovation is reshaping economic policy and investment priorities. While technological progress remains essential, disruption-led growth can weaken SMEs, employment, and productive sectors when pursued as an end in itself. Sustainable innovation must expand productive capacity, strengthen enterprise ecosystems, and generate long-term economic resilience rather than merely accelerating market…

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Beyond Startups and SMEs: Towards an Integrated Enterprise Ecosystem for the Future

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Beyond Startups and SMEs: Towards an Integrated Enterprise Ecosystem for the Future

The future of enterprise development requires moving beyond the traditional divide between startups and SMEs. As business models evolve, innovation is emerging from both new ventures and established enterprises. Building integrated enterprise ecosystems that combine experience, technology, finance, mentoring, and innovation capabilities can unlock new opportunities for growth, competitiveness, employment, and sustainable economic transformation. Over…

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India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

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India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

The signing and impending implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes at a time when international trade relationships are being reassessed. Businesses are diversifying supply chains, countries are seeking dependable economic partners, and enterprises are exploring markets where long-term cooperation and investment opportunities can be developed. The India–Oman CEPA should therefore not…

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