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RAKBank, in collaboration with RFI Global, has unveiled the inaugural SME Confidence Index report. This comprehensive study sheds light on the current state of SMEs in the UAE, revealing a remarkable rebound in confidence and a promising outlook for the future.
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.
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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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…
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.
Survey on Women in Business, Technology & Management: Entrepreneurship, Gender, Diversity, and Innovation Explore the dynamic landscape of women entrepreneurship through the lens of a comprehensive study by IERD-Enterprise Institute. Uncover the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs globally, from balancing work and family responsibilities to securing access to capital. The report features insights from successful…
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A report based on a recent survey conducted by TDW Media & Enterprise Institute highlights that work-life balance, access to capital, and inadequate supporting infrastructure and networks are among the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, warranting special attention.
WorldFirst’ Propels Southeast Asian SMEs to Success with Enhanced E-commerce Financial Solutions
Enhancing the income of farmer households is crucial for improving their living standards, welfare, providing quality education for their children, reduce agrarian distress and bring parity between income of farmers and those working in non-agricultural professions. A significant growth in farmer income is crucial for Indian farmers, given the detrimental effects of low and fluctuating farm income. To address these challenges, governments have taken various measures. One notable strategy receiving attention is the agenda of doubling farmer income (DFI). The Inter-Ministerial Committee’s recommendations focus on recognizing agriculture as a value-led enterprise(NITI policy paper No.1/2017).
the emergence of a multipolar world order, speeded up by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the influence of the BRICS nations, is expected to reshape the global landscape by the end of this decade. This shift in power dynamics is predicted to result in a stronger role for Russia, China, and India on the international stage, while the influence of the United States and Western Europe may weaken. This new world order holds significant implications for development, peace, and cooperation. The potential changes in the emerging world order will result in peace in the Middle East and South Asia, resource allocation collaboration among Russia, India, and China, accessible education and technology transfers, reforms in global institutions, and the return of Asian tech professionals. This new world order has the potential to bring peace, prosperity, and inclusive global cooperation.
