Economic development
Jarvenpaa Municipality in Finland has once again demonstrated its commitment to being an attractive place for businesses to thrive, earning the Golden Entrepreneurial Flag for the second consecutive time. The flag, awarded by Uusimaa Entrepreneurs, recognizes municipalities that excel in four key areas: business policy, communication, procurement, and entrepreneur friendliness.
Economic development
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and the Community Futures/SADC+CAE/CBDC have announced a $100M initiative to support entrepreneurs in rural and remote areas of Canada. This initiative comes as a response to the 17% entrepreneurship rate in rural areas, which is significantly higher than the 12%
Economic development
The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development has announced a new initiative to support entrepreneurs in rural areas. Minister Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), highlighted the new $100 million program, which will provide vital resources to small businesses
Youth
Ahlam Fathy, a 25-year-old Egyptian entrepreneur, has made waves in the green innovation sphere by developing a start-up, CoBata, that extracts raw marine collagen from fish by-products that would otherwise go to waste. Growing up in the Nile Delta town of Foua, Fathy witnessed firsthand the environmental harm caused by
Economic development
Vietnamese entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly instrumental in the country's sustained growth and innovation, as Via ++t Nam navigates the complexities of a shifting international economy. The private sector has transformed from modest family-run workshops into powerful engines of economic development, contributing significantly to the national GDP, state budget
Youth
The National Youth Empowerment Symposium 2025 is poised to be a transformative event for Zimbabwe's young entrepreneurs, with over 200 youth-led enterprises showcasing their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial potential. The event aims to connect young people with Government agencies, private sector players, and development partners, highlighting the critical
Youth
The annual Expand North Star 2025 exhibition in Dubai is witnessing remarkable participation from young Emirati entrepreneurs presenting their innovative digital solutions across diverse sectors. The event, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, is taking place at Dubai Harbour from 12-15 October.
Economic development
Representative Abdussamad Dasuki, the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto, has made significant strides in empowering over 1,500 constituents with solar-powered tools, machines, and financial grants. In partnership with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), the distribution took place in Dogondaji, Tambuwal Local Government Area, providing beneficiaries
Economic development
The Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing human capital and stimulating entrepreneurship in the local community through a strengthened strategic cooperation with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The cooperation aims to leverage the technical expertise of both parties to improve the skills of students and instructors
Economic development
The Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its partners are hosting the 2nd Annual Governor's Lithium Summit, also known as Elements of Change: Lithium and Strategic Minerals Forum, in a bid to foster collaboration across sectors and unlock the full potential of the state&
Economic development
Vietnam is set to host the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025), a high-level dialogue session where over 3,000 opinions from the business community will be presented to government leaders and ministries on September 16. The forum, which will be chaired by government leaders, will bring together ministries,
Youth
The National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) has announced that elections for the Youth and Entrepreneurs Leagues National Executives, along with flag bearers for Members of Parliament representing youth, will be held on September 18, 2025. The decision was made at the 5th CEC's
