Youth
Moscow is fostering a favorable environment for young entrepreneurs to thrive, with over a quarter of individual entrepreneurs (IE) in the capital being under 35, and about 17 percent of company managers in the same age group. The city's support measures, including the Moscow Guarantee Fund, are making
Youth
The Sharjah City Municipal Council and its partners have launched a groundbreaking programme aimed at supporting young municipal employees as they prepare for marriage. The Sustainable Future Youth Programme is designed to provide participants with both material and moral support, psychological counselling, and training and awareness courses to equip them
Economic growth
The Revitalizing Investment, Savings, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Act, introduced by Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and co-lead by Rep. Steube (R-FL), aims to unleash capital, boost investment, and drive economic growth by limiting the capital gains tax rate to 15%. The bill is endorsed by the National Taxpayers Union, National Venture
Economic growth
SDB Bank, a leading commercial bank in Sri Lanka, has formed a strategic partnership with the Market Development Facility (MDF), an Australian Government-funded initiative, to strengthen its value chain financing efforts in the country's agriculture sector. The partnership aims to address critical funding and development gaps in the
Economic growth
The OQX research, development, and innovation arm of OQ Group has marked a significant achievement with the graduation of its first cohort from its business accelerator programme. Thirteen startups showcased their innovative solutions to a panel of experts from Oman and abroad, reflecting a vision for a smarter, greener future.
Youth
In Mbeya, Tanzania, the youth have been called upon by YAS Tanzania to make the most of available digital opportunities to drive personal growth and economic progress. By leveraging digital tools, the initiative aims to foster self-reliance, innovation, and sustainable growth. YAS Tanzania's investment in telecom infrastructure has
Youth
Increased trade and economic exchanges between China and Central Asia have facilitated the growth of new business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the region. A company in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, has seen significant growth since its registration in September 2023, providing cultural exchange services between the two regions. The
Economic growth
The capital gains tax has been a contentious issue in tax policy, with virtually all economists agreeing that it hampers economic growth and job creation by increasing the burden on investors. This tax applies to the sale of capital assets, which can include homes, property, stocks, and bonds. The tax
Youth
The SWEF Fund, offered in partnership with the Northamptonshire Community Foundation, aims to support young entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business development. The fund provides grants between £500 and £2000 to help young people aged 18-30 turn their business ideas into reality. The programme is particularly focused on
Youth
Young people in Zimbabwe have been encouraged to leverage digital skills to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, in line with the country's Vision 2030. Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Tatenda Mavetera, emphasized the importance of embracing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to equip
Youth
A high-level delegation from the World Bank recently visited field-level activities under the RAISE project in Dhamrai and Savar upazilas of Dhaka district, observing various activities implemented by Partner Organisations and interacting with youth who received training through the project. The delegation expressed satisfaction with the project's impact,
Economic growth
The 10th EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific Conference was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20 to 22 May. The event, which identifies and supports high-potential women entrepreneurs in the region, featured 24 exceptional women-leaders who collectively generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and created more than 11,000 jobs.
