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MSMEs, Entrepreneurship policy to be revised – Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, Industry
The National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Entrepreneurship policy aimed to foster the growth and development of the MSMEs sector is to be immediately revised. Its revision, according to the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and...
MTN, UNDP, and EU Partner with Government to Boost MSME Growth in Ghana
The 2025 World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day was marked in Accra with a national celebration and exhibition under the theme “Empowering MSMEs: Connecting Entrepreneurs for a Digital and Sustainable Future,” underscoring Ghana’s...

SMEs deserve more, get less
It's been over two decades since the term SME—small and medium enterprises—began making rounds in seminars, policy discussions, and development plans in Bangladesh. In that time, an SME Foundation was established, a national SME policy was...

Zacch Adedeji: Technocrat who makes the system work
We do not discuss institutions or agencies in Nigeria enough. The conversation is often about who holds office, who left, who is performing, and who is not. But if we are serious about building a country that works, we must change that focus....

MTN marks World MSME Day 2025 with call for digital inclusion and sustainable growth
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) took the spotlight on Friday, June 27, as government, development partners and private sector leaders converged at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra to mark MTN World MSME Day 2025. Organised under the theme...

Finovate Global Africa: Investments, Acquisitions, and Partnerships
This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at recent fintech headlines from Nigeria and South Africa. BAS Group acquired a majority stake in Nigeria’s Zuvy Nigeria-based diversified financial services group BAS Group announced this week that it...
Didim tourism 2025: Insights from industry leader Melih Koyuncu
Exclusive: Ceyda Güneş As the sun rises over the golden beaches of Didim, tourism gears up for what many hope will be a record-breaking season. To understand the pulse of 2025 tourism, we sat down with Melih Koyuncu, a prominent figure in the...

6 International Stocks to Buy in July
Investing metamorworks / Shutterstock.com Published: June 27, 2025 3:36 pm Last Updated: June 27, 2025 3:38 pm With over $5 trillion of new investment commitments to date, the U.S. is experiencing a business renaissance being incentivized by...

Economic history: How the relationship between government and big business changed in India
Coming on top of each other, the four seismic developments of the second half of the 1980s completed the alienation of the upper-caste Hindus from the Congress and the Janata Dal. But what gave staying power to this shift was a simultaneous, and...

Pension Administration Software Market: Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast, 20222032
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Pension Administration Software Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2032 Pension Administration Software Streamlines Workflows and Reduces Processing Time for Retirement Fund Managers” - AMRNEW...

Georgia Today: SCOTUS rules on power of lower courts; Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge land deal
Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB Newsroom. On today's episode, the U.S. Supreme Court rules lower courts no longer can block executive orders on birthright...

New greenwashing rules hit wall in Brussels power struggle
A heated political row erupted this week in Brussels, pitting groupings within the European Parliament's centrist coalition against one another, after the European Commission threatened to withdraw new legislation targeting greenwashing. It marks...
UAE’s Q2 job growth outpaces Saudi Arabia driven by tech and property hiring
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

Manatawny Still Works, one of Philly’s most renowned distilleries, is closing with two days’ notice
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery and tasting room, is set to close Sunday, as are its three satellite cocktail bars in East Passyunk, Fishtown, and Ardmore. The award-winning distillery, which celebrated its 11th anniversary in April,...

The Wedge, powered by SIUE, unveils July programming
Something electric is happening in downtown Alton. The Wedge, powered by SIUE, is turning up the energy this July with a lineup of dynamic events that bring together entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers from across the region. “At The...

Zacch Adedeji: The Technocrat Who Makes the System Work
By Arabinrin Aderonke We do not talk enough about institutions or agencies in Nigeria. The conversation is often about who holds office, who left, who is performing, and who is not. But if we are serious about building a country that works, we...

Christoph D Kauter: Leading Beyond Capital Partners with Vision and Purpose
07 Jul, 2025 Christoph D Kauter, Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond Capital Partners, has built a career that blends entrepreneurial vision with a commitment to ESG-driven private equity. With more than 25 years of experience, he stands out as...

Where to find ice cream this summer in central Ohio
To help you beat the heat this summer, 10TV has compiled this list of ice cream shops around central Ohio! OHIO, USA — Whether you’re craving a classic cone or an over-the-top sundae, there are plenty of local ice cream shops serving up the...

Infrastructure & Incentives Update (June 27, 2025)
Site selection decisions include evaluating available infrastructure and transportation, and relevant incentives and programs. This week’s Infrastructure & Incentives Update from Business Facilities features the latest news from Indiana, New...

External sector boom: A turning point for government, industry, and households
By Surv. Prof. Forster SARPONG In the first quarter of 2025, Ghana recorded a rare but momentous economic milestone, achieving a net lending position to the rest of the world, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2025 Monetary Policy Report. This...