Tag: SMEs
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Togo and AfCFTA Secretariat Reschedule Biashara Afrika Forum to March 2025
Overview: A strategic shift for Biashara Afrika The government of Togo, in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat, has announced a postponement of the third Biashara Afrika Forum, Africa’s premier trade and investment platform under the AfCFTA umbrella. Previously set for November 3, the event will now take place in March next year. The reschedule reflects…
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ASEAN and China Expand Free Trade Pact as Alternative to US Protectionism
ASEAN and China Sign Expanded Free Trade Area 3.0 China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formalized an expanded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, broadening economic cooperation just as global markets face protectionist headwinds. The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 builds on the long-running pact first signed in 2002 and in force…
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ASEAN-China FTA 3.0: China expands trade ties amid US protectionism
China expands economic ties with ASEAN through FTA 3.0 China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have formalized an expanded version of their free trade agreement, the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0. The move, announced at the close of the ASEAN summit, is pitched by Chinese Premier Li Qiang as a practical alternative…
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China and ASEAN Sign Expanded Free Trade Area 3.0 to Deepen Economic Ties
Overview: A milestone in regional trade China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sealed a broad upgrade to their long-running free trade framework, the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area 3.0, on the closing day of the annual ASEAN summit. The agreement, praised by Chinese Premier Li Qiang as a constructive alternative to protectionist policies,…
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Migrate SMEs from Google to Microsoft 365 with SharePoint
Why SMEs Are Switching from Google to Microsoft 365 Growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find that Google Workspace, while solid for collaboration, starts to lag when needs evolve. As teams scale, there’s a demand for more structure, deeper integrations, and enterprise-grade controls. Microsoft 365, with SharePoint at its core, offers a scalable environment…
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RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days
RBI CCS: Cheque Clearing in Hours, Not Days The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rolling out a tech-driven upgrade in cheque processing called the Continuous Cheque Clearing System (CCS). This system aims to replace the traditional, time-consuming cheque clearing with a faster, more predictable timeline. The rollout is being implemented in two phases, with…
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RBI CCS: Continuous Check Clearing in Hours for Banks
What is RBI CCS? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Continuous Check Clearing System (CCS) to reinvent how cheques are processed. Historically, cheque clearances could stretch over days; with the new CCS, cheques submitted within the designated banking hours begin a continuous processing cycle, aiming to credit the recipient’s cash account within…
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EU Stakeholder Perspectives on Early Feasibility Studies for Digital Health
Understanding the Regulatory Context for Digital Health in the European Union Digital health technologies (DHTs) — from mobile apps and wearables to AI-driven decision aids — are transforming how care is delivered. In the EU, these tools face a software-focused regulatory environment under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and an evolving AI framework. A growing…
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Greek Banks Extend €4 Billion in New Loans to Businesses
Overview of Loan Disbursement in Greece In a significant boost to the Greek economy, banks have extended approximately €4 billion in new loans to businesses since the beginning of 2023. This initiative aims to support economic recovery and stimulate growth, particularly in the aftermath of the challenges faced during the pandemic. Impact of New Loans…