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China Plus One: Why US Manufacturers Are Shifting their Production to Vietnam

Jul 19, 2019

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Vietnam has become an attractive outsourcing location for U.S. manufacturers. That’s mostly due to low labour cost, enhanced trade agreements, and the proximity to traditional manufacturing hubs in China. Read this article to learn more!

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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

China Improves Policy Support for SMEs

Mar 28, 2022

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China works on increasing the governmental support to make SMEs operate easier. It is especially welcomed in the context when many of them struggle with operational issues.

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Asia

What’s in Store for Start-Ups and Their Hiring Allies in the Context of New UAE Visa Amends?

Jul 08, 2022

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It’s now easier for businesses to hire workers due to the new UAE five-year green visas. Will this policy benefit the country’s entrepreneurial sector?

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Finance

UAE firm, French bank launch $416m plan to invest in Africa

Nov 22, 2021

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Come read our blog to learn more about the recent agreement signed between Mubadala Investment Company and Bpifrance, which aims to invest up to $416 million in African private firms.

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Finance

In Only Three Months 500 UAE Firms Have Received Banking Access Using EDB’s App

Mar 04, 2022

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UAE is providing convenient financing solutions to the private sector helped by the EDB’s Business Banking App. In just a few months they helped create accounts for hundreds of UAE SMEs.

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Dubai Metaverse Strategy Opens up New Digital Avenues for SMEs

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Dubai Metaverse Strategy Opens up New Digital Avenues for SMEs

Oct 07, 2022

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The UAE has recently unveiled its "Dubai Metaverse Strategy," which aims to boost the city's economy while creating more virtual jobs over the next five years. Come read our blog to learn more about this new plan.

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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

UAE’s Etihad Credit Insurance and Khalifa Fund teams up to boost SMEs’ export capabilities

Jul 05, 2021

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How will the new partnership between Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) and the Khalifa Fund benefit SMEs in the Emirates? Come read our article to learn more.

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International Trade

Sea Freight Rates from China to the West Coast of the US Fell after Reaching Record Highs

Feb 07, 2022

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Container shipping prices from China to the US finally fell in October, after their considerable rising from September. Will this mark a new adjustment period for the freight rates?

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How Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Will Affect SMEs

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How Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Will Affect SMEs

Sep 10, 2021

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Since June 5, the Nigerian government has banned Twitter, significantly impacting the country's SMEs. Read our blog to learn about the full ramifications of this contentious decision.

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