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africa.chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Canton Fair Fintech Initiatives Boost Chinese Exporters' Global Reach

During the 137th Canton Fair, Chinese fintech platforms launched incentive programs and new services, such as WorldFirst's "Guardian Plan", to help exporters expand globally, promising faster and cheaper cross-border payments and risk management solutions. This is in response to global trade uncerta...

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52% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Power Struggle within Spain's Business Organizations: Cepyme Election

Gerardo Cuerva is seeking re-election as head of Spain's Cepyme, facing pressure from CEOE's president, Antonio Garamendi, who backs Ángela de Miguel. Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, publicly supported Cuerva, who accuses Garamendi of pressuring organizations to support De Miguel and alleges ...

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60% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece Lags EU in SME Digital Adoption

Greece ranks second-to-last in the EU for SME digital intensity, with 46.6% scoring poorly according to Eurostat, compared to the EU average of 27.1%, indicating limited investment in digital technologies among Greek SMEs and hindering competitiveness.

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28% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bologna.repubblica.it
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Tecnoform Files for Liquidation, 137 Jobs at Risk

Tecnoform, a Bologna-based company with 137 employees producing caravan and boat furnishings, will file for judicial liquidation after failing to recover from two years of financial difficulties and reduced orders, jeopardizing all jobs.

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44% Bias Score

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pt.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Companies Increasingly Involved in Trade with Sanctioned Entities

A Kleptotrace report reveals a rising number of European companies, especially SMEs, unintentionally engaging in trade with sanctioned entities, primarily due to insufficient due diligence and complex shell company networks masking sanctioned owners.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Spain Boosts Kit Digital Funding for Small Businesses, Cuts Aid for Larger Firms

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation added €172 million to the Kit Digital program, totaling €1.432 billion, primarily benefiting self-employed and micro-businesses with up to three employees due to high demand after the inclusion of laptops; however, this was partially funded by cutting €100...

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44% Bias Score

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welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German SME Adapts to Lignite Phase-Out with €1.6 Million Investment

Gloria Fahrzeugbau, a Grevenbroich-based vehicle manufacturer, is investing €1.6 million in a new warehouse, replacing its existing building, to adapt to the decline in RWE orders due to the 2030 lignite phase-out. They are diversifying into new markets (aluminum industry, specialized vehicles) and ...

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44% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Catalan Business Leaders Oppose BBVA-Sabadell Merger, Citing €70 Billion Credit Loss

Catalan business leaders strongly oppose the BBVA-Sabadell merger, citing a projected €70 billion credit reduction for SMEs and increased financing costs due to reduced competition, prompting a government public consultation.

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60% Bias Score

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chinadaily.com.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Indonesia-China Economic Ties: \$135 Billion Trade, and Growing Investment

In 2024, Indonesia-China trade surpassed \$135 billion, with China being Indonesia's largest trading partner and a major investor, particularly in infrastructure and nickel processing, impacting sectors like EVs and downstream industries.

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44% Bias Score

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fr.allafrica.com
🌐 55% Global Worthiness
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Algerian Minister Promotes NESDA Support for Entrepreneurs

In El-Oued, Algeria, the Minister of the Knowledge Economy urged NESDA officials to better promote the agency's support for entrepreneurs, including financial aid and technical assistance, aiming to boost the national economy through partnerships with professional organizations and use of vacant pub...

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24% Bias Score

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it.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Surge in EU Companies Involved in Sanctioned Transactions

A Transcrime report reveals a surge in EU companies unknowingly participating in trade with sanctioned entities since 2022, primarily due to the Ukraine conflict and the use of intermediary shell corporations; this impacts SMEs disproportionately.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
es.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU ESG Regulations Hinder Defense Sector Funding

Due to EU ESG regulations classifying defense as 'unsustainable', European defense companies, especially smaller ones, face difficulties securing funding and contracts, despite a 30% surge in EU defense spending since 2021; however, initiatives are underway to alleviate these issues.

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48% Bias Score

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