SMEs in APAC spent more on technology in 2021 than ever before
October 18th, 2022 – Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are a critical engine for the global economy — they account for two-thirds of global employment and half of global GDP. While all companies have had to quickly adapt to disruption and g...
SMEs in Europe ready to invest in real-time payment capabilities
October 6th, 2022 – Over two-thirds (68%) of European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are planning to invest in real-time payment capabilities over the next year, according to research. Some 60% of the 2,000 SMEs surveyed said it takes a d...
SMEs Are Key To African Development
October 17th, 2022 – SMEs are Africa’s employment lifeline, providing an opportunity for the continent to positively leverage its demographic dividend for growth and sustainable prosperity. The African Development Bank reports that while 10 to 12 ...
New FedEx report reveals biggest trends in eCommerce
October 4th, 2022 – The latest eCommerce trend report commissioned by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, shows that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers agree that there’s room for further growth in the already boomi...
Open finance startup Ayoconnect’s APIs enable financial inclusion in Southeast Asia
October 2th, 2022 – Focused on Southeast Asia, Ayoconnect’s APIs make it faster for businesses to launch new financial services, instead of needing to build their own tech infrastructure. It is also licensed by Indonesia’s central bank, enabling...
African Development Bank launches new tools for SMEs to tap opportunities for green investment
September 19th, 2022 – The African Development Bank has released a series of toolkits to assist small and medium enterprises in tapping green investment opportunities contained in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the...
Global Digital Transformation Market Report 2022: Demand for Personalized Digital Transformation to Drive Growth
September 30th, 2022 – The global digital transformation market size is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.1% during the forecast period, to reach USD 1,548.9 Billion by 2027 from USD 594.5 Billion in 2022. The key elemen...
E-commerce opportunities set to grow for SMEs under ‘new normal’: FedEx
September 29th, 2022 – The latest e-commerce trends from a research commissioned by FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shows that both Small and Medium sized Enterprises ...
More roadmaps, stakeholder support needed for Asia’s transition finance: study
September 27th, 2022 – MORE guidelines, financing and support are needed from governments and other stakeholders when it comes to transition finance in Asia, a new study has found. The Asia Transition Finance Study Group (ATFSG) conducted the study,...
How E-commerce supports entrepreneurship and growth of SMEs in Africa
September 22th, 2022 – Entrepreneurship is a key component of economic growth in many countries. In addition to fostering innovation, research, and industrial development, entrepreneurship also expands and enhances already-existing businesses. Foste...
