Category: FEATURED

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

18 July 202619 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

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…

FEATURED, Free Trade, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

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

16 July 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

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…

FEATURED, News, SMEs, TOP STORIES

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

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…

FEATURED, India, News, Startups, TOP STORIES

Aramex Honours Logistics Veteran Percy Avari After Nearly Three Decades of Leadership

4 July 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

Hyderabad, India, July 3, 2026: Global logistics and transportation company Aramex has honoured Percy Avari, General Manager – India, as he concludes an exceptional 29-year career with the company, recognising his significant contribution to the expansion of Aramex’s business across India and South Asia. Avari joined Aramex India in 1997 as Financial Controller and went…

FEATURED, News, TOP STORIES

Digital Transformation Technology Market To Reach USD 10,795.8billion by 2033

24 June 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

According to Growth Market Report, the global digital transformation technologymarket size stands at $1,680.3 billion in 2024, reflecting the rapid adoption of advanceddigital solutions across industries. The market is experiencing robust expansion with a CAGRof 20.7% from 2025 to 2033. By the end of 2033, the digital transformation technologymarket is projected to reach approximately $10,795.8 billion. This remarkable growth isprimarily driven by…

AI, Cyber Security, FEATURED, Technology, TOP STORIES

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…

FEATURED, innovation, Opinion, SMEs, Startups, Technology, TOP STORIES

The Scale Obsession: When Institutions Become Bigger Than Their Purpose

6 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

One of the defining characteristics of our time is the belief that every meaningful effort must eventually become bigger, faster and globally visible. A business idea must become a unicorn. A startup must disrupt an industry. A corporation must continuously expand. A social initiative must reach millions. Nations must compete over economic size, rankings and…

ESG, FEATURED, Leadership, Opinion, start-up, Strategy, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

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

2 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

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…

Business, FEATURED, Free Trade, India, News, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES