Category: Startups

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…

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

11 July 202619 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

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…

FEATURED, MENA, SMEs, Startups, TOP STORIES

Bluevine Expands U.S. Business Banking Solutions to India-Based Entrepreneurs

9 July 202619 July 2026 Chris Peterson No Comments

Bengaluru, July 6, 2026: Bluevine, one of the largest digital banking platforms serving small businesses in the United States, has announced the launch of its U.S. business banking solutions for eligible India-resident owners of U.S.-registered businesses. The move is designed to simplify cross-border banking by enabling Indian entrepreneurs operating U.S. entities to open and manage…

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

13 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

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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From Survival to Strategy: How MSMEs Are Redefining Growth in a Fragmented Global Economy

27 January 202627 January 2026 Rupam Tandon No Comments

For much of the past decade, the MSME narrative has revolved around survival — navigating pandemics, supply-chain shocks, inflation, and capital constraints. Today, that narrative is decisively changing. Across regions, MSMEs and startups are no longer just adapting to disruption; they are strategically reshaping how growth is defined and delivered in a fractured global economy….

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A New Landmark Report Calls for Rethinking SME Policies, Digital Readiness, and Sustainable Growth

13 August 202528 September 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025 New Delhi, India – August 2025 – A new 276-page flagship report, Enterprising Futures: Global SME Insights 2025, calls for a fundamental rethinking of how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are supported in a rapidly changing global economy. Drawing on 25 thematic chapters and 12 expert commentaries from leading…

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What Startups Can Learn from Family Businesses—And Vice Versa

31 July 202531 July 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Why Startups Aren’t the Only Face of Entrepreneurship Startups drive innovation, but family businesses and traditional SMEs build resilience, trust, and long-term value. Understanding how these models complement each other is key to redefining entrepreneurship for real-world impact and sustainable economic growth. The global fascination with startups—high-growth ventures chasing billion-dollar valuations—has reshaped how we view…

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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

What Lies Between Success and Failure for Start-up Ventures?

12 June 202512 June 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The line between success and failure for entrepreneurs—particularly startup founders—is often blurred. It’s not capital, visibility, or even a brilliant idea that determines longevity. It’s character. Values. And the ability to remain grounded when success tempts ego and shortcuts. Generational family-run businesses offer valuable lessons here. Many operate within a disciplined framework honed over decades—sometimes…

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Why BRICS Nations Are the Real Advanced Economies Today

3 June 20259 June 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

For decades, global development discourse has relied on outdated binaries—“developed” and “developing”—shaped by the post-World War II institutional architecture and Cold War geopolitics. The transatlantic powers of North America and Western Europe have long assumed the role of global standard-bearers of development. However, a closer look at present-day realities reveals a different story. On key…

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