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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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Huda Beauty Sells Fragrance Brand KAYALI to Mona Kattan and General Atlantic

21 February 202525 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Dubai-based beauty giant Huda Beauty has announced the sale of its fragrance brand KAYALI to co-founder Mona Kattan and global growth equity firm General Atlantic, marking a strategic shift in the beauty industry. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will establish KAYALI as an independent entity, with Mona Kattan retaining her role as CEO. Financial terms…

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India’s Largest AI Summit Empowers SMEs with Cost-Effective AI Solutions

20 February 202525 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments

Entrepreneur AI Summit 2025 by CEOITBOX Showcases Practical AI Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises New Delhi, India – The Entrepreneur AI Summit 2025, hosted by CEOITBOX, concluded as India’s largest AI summit dedicated to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The landmark event, held at the Eros…

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

11 February 202528 February 2025 Svetlana M No Comments Featured

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…

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Wearable Technology Market Poised for Growth: Opportunities for SMEs in the Expanding Ecosystem

11 February 202511 February 2025 Global SME News Desk No Comments Featured

The wearable technology market is set for exponential growth, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2022 to 2031, according to a recent report by Allied Market Research. The market, valued at $62.5 billion in 2023, is expected to reach $198.8 billion by 2032, reflecting an expanding consumer demand for…

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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 Featured

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 Featured

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…

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

5 February 202511 February 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments Featured

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 Featured

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…

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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 Featured

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…

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