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Hong Kong’s small businesses pressured under security law
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
Shops and eateries owned by people once associated with the largely subdued pro-democracy movement are feeling a tightening grip It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in...
Q&A with Future Generali India Insurance MD & CEO Anup Rau
The Hindu Business Line
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July 1, 2025
As state-run Central Bank of India becomes a promoter of Future Generali India Insurance, the private sector general insurance company is looking to penetrate the country’s hinterland by leveraging the bank’s wide distribution reach, says FGII MD...
National CA Day 2025: Why ICAI was set up in 1949 to regulate India’s accounting profession — all you need to know
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
India marked the 76th National Chartered Accountants Day on July 1, 2025, commemorating the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)—the country’s premier regulatory body for the accounting profession. Chartered...
July welcomes listing of four new stocks on mainboard, 4 SME companies to make market debut today
The Hindu Business Line
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July 1, 2025
July starts with a series of listing sof new shares on the bourses. Shares of Kalpataru, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, Globe Civil Projects and Raymond Realty will make market debut from Tuesday. Last week saw three initial public offerings -...
Complex Financing For Micro Enterprises In Indonesia Wins Grunin Prize
Forbes
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In Indonesia, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are a significant part of the economy, providing 60% of GDP and employing 97% of the workforce. Many of those businesses are micro enterprises—and access to financing gets harder the...
Cybersecurity Becomes Top Priority for Small Businesses
Business Upturn
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June 30, 2025
As India’s digital economy expands, a new report released on World MSME Day indicates that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly prioritizing cybersecurity and cloud investments to enhance operational efficiency. The ‘Ready...
Malaysia affirms role of youth in shaping ASEAN’s future
VietnamPlus
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June 30, 2025
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Abdul Aziz has urged ASEAN’s youth to step forward as pioneers in shaping a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative future for the region and the world. Speaking...
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Revealed: Two-thirds of small businesses would now vote Remain after profits hit by Brexit
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
SMEs fuel China's innovation edge, GDP
China Daily
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A robot on display at the 20th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. CHINA DAILY China has now cultivated over 600,000 high-tech and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, positioning them...
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (June 30, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia: * Govt open to factual criticisms of taxation system, says Anwar * PM Anwar's Italy visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties * No interference in judicial matters as govt respects the Constitutional process, says PM * Malaysia and...
World Associated Press Hong Kong's security net extends beyond arrests as small businesses pressured
Yahoo News
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HONG KONG (AP) — It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses....
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Five years after killing Hong Kong's democracy, China continues crackdown on leftover freedoms
Firstpost
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June 30, 2025
It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses. Shops and...
Hong Kong's security net extends beyond arrests as small businesses pressured
Local 10 - Florida
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June 30, 2025
HONG KONG – It’s been years since mass arrests all but silenced pro-democracy activism in Hong Kong. But a crackdown on dissent in the semiautonomous Chinese city is still expanding, hitting restaurants, bookstores and other small businesses....
Amazon India announces Prime Day from July 12 to 14
Greater Kashmir
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi, June 30: Amazon India has announced that Prime Day 2025 will be held from July 12 to July 14, marking the first time the annual shopping event will run for three full days in the country. The 72-hour celebration will offer exclusive...
First language center in Peru's Cusco ignites local interest in Chinese culture
Global Times
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Photo: screenshotThe first Chinese language teaching center established in the ancient Incan capital of Cusco, Peru, has sparked a wave of enthusiasm for learning about Chinese culture in the local community, the Chinese director of the Confucius...
Troika Tech AI Web Design Company in Mumbai India Unveils Bold New Logo
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 30, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30: Troika Tech Services, Web Design Company in Mumbai and One of India's most trusted digital transformation and AI-powered website companies, has revealed a striking new brand identity. The company's...
FE Exclusive | ‘Sentiment is definitely turning in urban India,’ says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on consumption trends
Financial Express
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Are the Budget measures in terms of income tax relief and consumption boost helping revive sentiment? Well, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview with Financial Express, has confirmed that sentiment is indeed turning...
Ace Alpha Tech IPO: SME issue subscribed 40 times on day 3 so far. GMP rises to 41%
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
The SME issue of Ace Alpha Tech Private Limited (AATPL) was subscribed nearly 40 times on the final day so far, receiving more than 13.15 crore share bids against 33.50 lakh equity shares offered by the company. The retail portion was subscribed...
Why Omega Seiki Mobility is the challenger every Indian EV giant should watch.
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is going through a crucial stage. While large automakers are dealing with changing policies and struggles in their supply chains, smaller players are fast adapting to customer requirements with relevant...
Business News | Troika Tech AI Web Design Company in Mumbai India Unveils Bold New Logo
Latestly
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June 30, 2025
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30: Troika Tech Services, Web Design Company in Mumbai and One of India's most trusted digital transformation and AI-powered website companies, has revealed a striking new brand identity. The company's...