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India-UAE CEPA: Celebrating Three Years of Strengthened Economic Partnership

26 February 202528 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

February 18, 2025 marks the third anniversary of the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a landmark trade agreement that has significantly boosted bilateral economic ties. Signed during a virtual summit on February 18, 2022, between Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the agreement came into force on May 1, 2022.

FEATURED, SMEs, TOP STORIES

The Biggest Global Economic Shift in a Century is Happening NOW!

23 February 202525 February 2025 P Koshy No Comments

The transatlantic alliance is no longer the pillar of global economic power. Once dominant, it now struggles with stagnation, while emerging economies reshape trade, finance, and diplomacy in a multipolar world. For decades, the world was defined by the economic and geopolitical dominance of the United States and Western Europe. Today, that order is unraveling….

FEATURED, Opinion, Politics, TOP STORIES

Global Employment Trends in 2025: Insights from the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook

21 February 20253 March 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

The World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) presents a comprehensive analysis of global labor market dynamics, offering insights into employment trends, economic challenges, and policy recommendations. As global labor markets navigate an era of uncertainty, the report provides a crucial assessment of resilience, productivity, and inclusivity in…

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Budget 2025-26: The MSME Blueprint for Global Success & Sustainable Growth

11 February 202528 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)—the backbone of the economy—are set for a dynamic transformation with the Union Budget 2025-26. With an emphasis on credit expansion, digitization, trade competitiveness, and sustainability, the budget delivers strategic interventions to empower small businesses, ensuring they remain resilient and globally competitive. From revised classification criteria to green enterprise…

FEATURED, Reports, Reviews, SMEs, TOP STORIES

EU’s €200 Billion AI Initiative: A Boon for small scale enterprises or a Battle for Survival?

11 February 202511 February 2025 Editor No Comments

Brussels, Belgium – The European Union’s €200 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) under the newly launched InvestAI initiative has sparked excitement across industries, but for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the implications remain mixed. While this monumental financial commitment aims to boost Europe’s AI competitiveness, questions linger over whether SMEs will benefit or struggle…

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Brookfield to Invest €20 Billion in France’s AI Infrastructure

11 February 202511 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Paris, France – In a major boost to France’s artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, Canadian investment giant Brookfield Asset Management has announced a €20 billion investment in AI infrastructure, particularly in data centers. The announcement was made during France’s AI Summit, where President Emmanuel Macron revealed a total of €109 billion in private sector commitments aimed…

AI, Data, FEATURED

AI as the New Invisible Hand: Can Algorithms Create the Ultimate Free Market?

5 February 202511 February 2025 P Koshy No Comments

For centuries, economic systems have depended on human decision-making, regulatory institutions, and ideological frameworks to manage resource allocation, production, and distribution. Capitalism uses market forces, socialism depends on planning, and mixed economies attempt a balance. But a new paradigm is emerging—AI-driven economic governance—where supercomputers and real-time data analytics play a central role in optimizing efficiency,…

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Indian Budget 2025: Key Highlights and Impact on MSMEs, Jobs, and Economic Growth

1 February 202511 February 2025 Editor No Comments

The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduces several measures aimed at strengthening India’s economic framework, particularly focusing on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The budget emphasizes credit availability, manufacturing expansion, employment generation, and green energy development, shaping a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable growth. Key Budget Highlights for…

FEATURED, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Accountants primed to support SMEs under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement as trade flows become boosted

31 January 202531 January 2025 Vicki Stylianou No Comments

For the first time, UK accountants now have easier access to visas to work in Australia and vice versa thanks to the Free Trade Agreement. This agreement will not only aid SMEs in their global pursuits but also enhance accountants’ own international expertise, according to Vicki Stylianou, Group Executive Advocacy & Professional Standards for the…

FEATURED, TOP STORIES

Breaking Bureaucracy: Technology-Driven Deregulation for the 21st Century

31 January 202531 January 2025 P Koshy No Comments

Deregulation, tax reforms, and pro-business policies continue to shape economic discourse worldwide. While governments across developed and emerging economies have undertaken significant regulatory reforms—ranging from the UK’s post-Brexit adjustments to India’s ongoing business compliance simplifications—the conversation around bureaucratic inefficiencies, compliance costs, and regulatory bottlenecks remains critical. One of the most transformative levers of deregulation today…

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