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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Credits: Delinquency Increases in Companies and Hits SMEs Harder

An increase in delinquency rates among companies is significantly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina, especially highlighted by a recent Banco Provincia report.

Mar 22 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Government neglect of processors fueling food insecurity — Spectra boss

The CEO of Spectra Industries highlights the neglect of local food processors by the Nigerian government, which contributes to ongoing food insecurity in the country.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Tourism Authority, Standards Body Rally Support for SMEs

Top officials in Liberia emphasize the importance of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive economic growth, particularly in the tourism sector.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Icea Lion Injects Shs100m Boost to 8th Ibau Conference As Sector 'Reimagines Trust'

ICEA Lion has pledged Shs100 million to support the upcoming IBAU conference, aimed at enhancing insurance sector engagement with SMEs and individuals in Uganda.

Mar 20 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Abuse' of SMEs is undermining innovation

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concerns that the exploitation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by large corporations hinders innovation and competitiveness.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

SMEs: The Backbone of Mexico

The article discusses the crucial role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in Mexico's economy and the government's initiatives to enhance their access to credit.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The subsidized promotion of SMEs in foreign markets will last another four years

The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology will implement the 'Internationalization of SMEs - Brand HUB' project starting January 1, 2024, aimed at increasing the growth potential and sales volume of Polish small and medium enterprises in foreign markets until December 31, 2029.

Mar 20 • 00:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What challenges do SMEs face in Mexico? 'They must survive more than 2 years,' says Altagracia Gómez

In Mexico, 78% of SMEs do not survive beyond two years, highlighting a critical issue addressed by Altagracia Gómez during the 89th Banking Convention.

Mar 19 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

SMEs Receive More Orders: 'We Think This Increase Only Relates to the Situation with Colombia'

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Ecuador are experiencing an increase in orders, partly attributed to the situation with Colombia.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Data breach could force SMEs to close as TV star warns of 'traitorous' threat

A former cyber expert warns that a significant number of small UK businesses risk closure due to cyber threats and data breaches.

Mar 18 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Craftsmanship. Sofia Capellini (AEFI): “At MIDA, you can observe the growth of SMEs and the innovation of Italian craftsmanship”

The International Crafts Fair (MIDA) in Florence celebrates its 90th edition, highlighting Italian craftsmanship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 18 • 15:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Greater funding for SMEs is a demand issue, not a supply issue

Access to banking credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico hinges on their formalization, according to Tomás Ehrenberg, director of Grupo Financiero Ve por Más.

Mar 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Attention of SMEs is the Major Pending Issue for the Sector: Kapital

Kapital's CEO highlighted that despite advances in banking support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), significant challenges remain in providing adequate financing and support to this crucial sector of the economy.

Mar 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Walmart Boosts SMEs

Walmart Mexico and Central America launched the Pabellón Pyme 2026 to support small and medium enterprises during their Annual Meeting.

Mar 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ETE Research: 1 in 4 SMEs Willing to Enhance Their Investment Activity

One in four small and medium-sized enterprises expressed a willingness to boost their investment activity in the current semester, prior to the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Other Elephant in the Room for Donald Trump: The Outflow of Money from Private Funds Could Trigger the Next Great Financial Crisis

The article discusses the alarming trends in private investment funds, highlighting fears of potential financial crises due to investor withdrawals amid the risks associated with funded companies.

Mar 16 • 07:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Shoes, baths, or art: the SMEs that 'break the mold' with online sales

Spanish SMEs are leveraging their online presence on major e-commerce platforms, exporting goods at higher prices in the Eurozone, which enhances their margins and revenues.

Mar 15 • 23:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

President of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, Carlos Baño, arrested for possible corruption charges

Carlos Baño, the president of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption related to a subsidy fraud investigation involving consumption vouchers for SMEs.

Mar 13 • 13:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alarming report from the World Bank. Poland at the end of innovation in Europe

A World Bank report highlights Poland's low level of innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to the EU, pointing out systemic weaknesses and the need for improved collaboration between academia and business.

Mar 12 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Chatzitheodosiou: "Yes" to emergency measures, but actions are also required to support SMEs

G. Chatzitheodosiou, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, supports the government’s emergency measures but emphasizes the need for further actions to assist SMEs in Greece.

Mar 11 • 14:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Code of Good Practices Urgently Needed

Companies in Poland are facing legal barriers when trying to participate in large investments, particularly in offshore wind projects, with procurement procedures being a significant challenge for SMEs.

Mar 11 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The actions of the National Design Plan to enhance SMEs and designers in the country

The Argentine government has launched the fourteenth edition of the Good Argentine Design Seal (SBD) to validate the quality and innovation of national production.

Mar 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-Battery Products and Technology Gathered in One Place... Consultation for Symbiotic Purchasing at SMEs' Booths

The 14th International Battery Exhibition 'InterBattery 2026' opened in Seoul, attracting attendees from various sectors to explore innovations in battery technology and products.

Mar 11 • 10:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Federation of Consumer Cooperatives Calls for Change of Supervisory Ministry from the Fair Trade Commission to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

The Federation of Consumer Cooperatives in South Korea is campaigning to change the main supervising body from the Fair Trade Commission to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

Mar 10 • 08:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Latest Hit is Warehouses for SMEs

Nordspace's Smart Business Units park in Jawczyce has achieved full commercialization within six months, prompting the company to plan further expansion in the Warsaw agglomeration.

Mar 10 • 06:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A small businessman revealed the two arguments that explain the drop in sales: 'I had to close two stores'

Mauro del Barrio discusses the significant drop in sales for SMEs in Argentina, attributing it to inflation and unfair competition from subsidized imports.

Mar 9 • 18:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

They see potential in banking the corporate sector

Executives from Masari Casa de Bolsa emphasize the need for increased company formation and banking opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico.

Mar 9 • 08:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Malawi SMEs Women Challenged to Support and Empower Each Other

Women in Malawi's SMEs are encouraged to support and empower each other for business growth and national development.

Mar 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Retail sales of SMEs fell by 5.6% year-on-year in February

Retail sales of small and medium-sized enterprises in Argentina fell by 5.6% year-on-year in February, as reported by CAME, with only pharmacies showing a slight improvement.

Mar 8 • 23:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Entrepreneur Survey: Tight Taxation Erodes Growth Aspirations

Tight taxation is perceived as the major impediment to growth and investment willingness among Finnish SMEs, according to the latest Entrepreneur Survey.

Mar 7 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Tsiodras: Asks for easier access for SMEs to digital transformation programs

Greek MEP Dimitris Tsiodras calls for simplified access to digital transformation funds for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 7 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is Pomelli, Google's new artificial intelligence for brand content?

Pomelli is a new AI developed by Google Labs and Google DeepMind that automates the creation of marketing campaigns and social media content for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 6 • 15:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Logistics Voucher Established by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in Response to Middle East Situation; Extension of Loan Maturity Also Under Consideration

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups in South Korea has introduced an 'emergency logistics voucher' to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties due to the ongoing Middle East crisis while also considering extending loan maturities for affected companies.

Mar 6 • 05:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Technological transformation proceeds differently where women are leaders. Interesting data

A recent study indicates that in Poland, the role of women in leadership positions correlates with faster and bolder technological transformation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 5 • 20:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Greater inclusion will demonstrate the success of digitalization: Klar

Stefan Möller, CEO of Klar, emphasizes the importance of attracting new users to the digital banking sector to demonstrate the success of their offerings, particularly focusing on the consumer and SME sectors.

Mar 5 • 08:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Middle East War Damage’ SMEs and Mid-sized Enterprises Get 3-Month Extension for Corporate Tax Payment

Due to difficulties caused by the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, South Korean SMEs and mid-sized enterprises can defer their corporate tax payments by three months.

Mar 5 • 05:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of dollars owed to SMEs due to unpaid export VAT

Exporters in Argentina, particularly SMEs, are facing severe financial strain due to delays in recovering export VAT, which jeopardizes their profitability.

Mar 3 • 23:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Services Commission supports SMEs with 13.3 trillion won due to instability in the Middle East

South Korea's Financial Services Commission is implementing a financial support program worth 13.3 trillion won for small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the political instability in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 00:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform is out: what changes with the RIMI, the ambitious bet of the Government for medium investments

Argentina's government introduces the Labor Reform Law that includes the Regime of Medium Investments (RIMI), which offers investment benefits for SMEs.

Mar 2 • 18:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Small is Beautiful - and Macroeconomically Counterproductive

The article discusses the implications of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the economy, highlighting their significance in terms of productivity and employment.

Mar 2 • 09:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Opinion. Recovery of Export VAT: An Odyssey for SMEs

The article discusses the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina when recovering VAT on exports, highlighting the negative economic impacts of delays in refunds.

Mar 1 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups activates support system for damages caused by Iran airstrikes

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups in South Korea has set up a system to record damages to small businesses from Iran airstrikes, while offering tailored support like export vouchers and emergency management funds.

Mar 1 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survey: Many Finnish Small Businesses are in Economic Difficulties

A recent survey reveals that many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland are experiencing economic difficulties as their confidence wavers.

Feb 28 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

ARBA launches a system to prevent the accumulation of credits in Gross Income tax

ARBA has introduced a new system aimed at preventing taxpayers from accumulating credits in the Gross Income tax, which adjusts tax rates based on each taxpayer's fiscal profile.

Feb 27 • 14:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Non-repayable subsidies for SMEs – applications are open

The article discusses the opening of applications for non-repayable subsidies aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Poland.

Feb 27 • 04:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Entrepreneurship Development? Optimistic Forecasts

Experts predict a positive outlook for the development of micro-enterprises and SMEs in Poland by 2025, supported by improving economic conditions and consumer purchasing power.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Visa Research - IME GSEVEE: Business Expenses Paid by Card for Nearly 1 in 2 SMEs

A study by IME GSEVEE for Visa reveals that nearly half of SMEs in Greece now use cards for their business expenses.

Feb 25 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Great’ small entrepreneurs who reinvest, innovate, suffer, and compete

The article discusses the recognition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain for their resilience and significant contributions to the economy during the National SME Award 2025 event.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

The article discusses how China's focus on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly 'little giants,' is essential to maintaining its manufacturing edge globally.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups provides direct loans to small business owners at Homeplus starting next month 3rd

The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups is increasing financial support for small business owners at Homeplus by offering direct loans starting from November 3rd.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC

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