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A recent study reveals that many Estonian companies remain unprotected against increasing cyber threats, with a particular vulnerability noted among smaller firms with limited IT budgets.

Local companies in Wakayama, Japan, and universities have initiated a project to develop satellite technology, coinciding with the launch of a new small rocket by SpaceOne.

Top representatives from European and Greek capital markets are advocating for the removal of administrative barriers and the introduction of incentives to attract new companies to the Athens Stock Exchange.

Alibaba plans to focus on Mexican companies for growth opportunities related to the 2026 World Cup amid rising tariffs on Chinese goods.

Polish companies Orlen and Synthos have signed an agreement to design a small nuclear reactor, marking a significant step in the country's atomic energy development plans.

KYANA Hellas, a Greek SME, aims to enhance its exports and compete with multinational companies in the professional cosmetics market.

A small wine importer succeeded against the tariffs imposed by Trump, while large companies did not voice their opposition.

In 2025, an average of 20 new companies were registered daily in Santos, Brazil, reflecting a 2.5% increase from the previous year, with the majority being micro and small enterprises.

Roberto Capobianco emphasizes the need for small businesses to access long-term energy contracts to stabilize costs, amid concerns that state guarantees favor larger companies.

The ruling party plans to apply the stock buyback obligation law to small and venture businesses without exceptions, contrary to expectations of leniency due to economic concerns.

A recent report reveals that while over half of organizations are implementing AI solutions, only a small percentage have adopted comprehensive data management systems.

Gabriela Gutiérrez of the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF) reported that while larger companies are unlikely to leave Mexico due to current economic uncertainties, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will feel increased pressures.

The combined debt of TSL companies in Poland reached 3.3 billion PLN at the end of 2025, with small firms facing significant challenges due to rising debts and late payments from customers.

Despite economic deceleration and excessive caution from companies affecting public-private investment, the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) is seeing a positive outlook with new companies eager to enter the market.

The Mayor of Tequila, Lorena Rodríguez, acknowledged the presence of an extortion scheme affecting both small traders and large tequila companies linked to former mayor Diego ‘N’, vowing to eliminate such practices during her administration.

Sinteplast has evolved from a small family garage into one of Argentina's leading paint manufacturers with 13 industrial plants and a three-generation family legacy.

Founders of XP, Stone, and Nubank have launched the B55 Institute to support small and medium enterprises facing growth challenges.

Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou emphasizes that the biggest social fraudsters are not individuals, but rather a small number of companies failing to pay their contributions.

Plastic waste in South Korea is increasing annually, with only a small portion being recycled, raising concerns over the country’s reliance on single-use plastics despite global trends favoring sustainability.

Lithuania experienced a record number of new company registrations in January, showing a 45% increase compared to the previous year, influenced by new tax regulations and growing entrepreneurship.

In a booming shipbuilding industry, young people are hesitant to enter the workforce due to concerns over job stability and poor treatment in small companies, while large firms are not increasing their hiring.

Small-cap stocks in the US and Europe are reaching record highs and outperforming large-cap companies at the start of 2026.

As Tallinn Stock Exchange approaches its 30th anniversary, it's timely to assess the companies suitable for long-term, small-scale investors, particularly in light of the ongoing publication of last year's unaudited economic results for listed firms.

As discussions on amending the Distribution Industry Development Act to allow online orders and deliveries outside of large mart operating hours proceed, small business groups express growing opposition fearing it will further weaken local economies instead of regulating platform companies like Coupang.

AC 360 Consulting, founded ten years ago in Valença, Brazil, has successfully transformed micro and small businesses through strategic management across 18 Brazilian states and in Portugal.

The podcast discusses the recent technical failure of the National e-Invoice System (KSeF) affecting small businesses, as well as a growing interest in small companies among investors and the rise in the courier market.

Retail giant Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to reach a market capitalization of one trillion dollars, joining a small group of companies that includes Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta.

The association UGP believes that the right to work on Sundays should be granted to all family businesses, including family-run shops operating as companies, and welcomes the Ministry of Economy's announcement to allow Sunday work for family crafts.

The spokesman for small and medium enterprises in Poland expresses concerns regarding a proposed law that would require companies to pay their interns.

The article discusses the distribution of innovative grants following Peter Kmec's departure from government, highlighting concerns over high subsidies for small companies amidst a landscape of mixed industrial innovation projects.

The article discusses the trend of sole-proprietorship limited liability companies emerging as many small business owners shift from sole proprietorships to avoid increased tax burdens.

Many companies are forced to raise service prices despite declining inflation, with most small and medium-sized enterprises planning increases in 2026, particularly in the business services, construction, transport, and energy-intensive industries.

The article discusses the stages of implementing the KSeF obligation for entrepreneurs, the exemption criteria for small companies in 2026, and the potential impacts of surpassing the sales limit.

The Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has decided to allow companies to return to the Small ZUS Plus program starting in January.

After a strong start to the year with record highs on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, domestic indices began the new week positively, only to quickly lose their gains despite favorable sentiment in foreign markets.

The Estonian Corporate Income Tax (CIT) aimed to provide a stable, investment-friendly alternative for small to medium-sized companies, but many firms face disproportionate risks due to late or flawed submissions of mid-year financial reports.

Small electricity providers are regaining thousands of customers from larger companies amid instability in the Spanish energy sector.

Analysts' predictions for 2025 have been overly cautious, with the Ibex and gold surpassing expectations while smaller companies underperform.

The first post-holiday session on the domestic market saw lower-than-usual investor activity, but demand remained dominant, leading to slight increases in major indices.

A survey by the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses indicates that a majority of German companies anticipate an economic downturn, with criticism directed at the government for its ineffective reforms.