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kathimerini.gr
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Greek SME Exports Decline in 2023

Fewer Greek SMEs exported goods in 2023 (€47.35B from 19,393 businesses) compared to 2022 (€51.74B from 19,154), revealing competitiveness issues and a lack of export culture despite process improvements; larger firms showed increases.

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40% Bias Score

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africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Shanghai Extends Business Support Measures Until December 31, 2024

Shanghai extends 21 business support measures until December 31, 2024, including tax cuts, 50% maternity leave subsidy reimbursement for eligible enterprises, energy discounts, and enhanced credit support for SMEs, to reduce operational costs and boost competitiveness.

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elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Crailsheim's Economic Resilience Amidst German Recession

The thriving economy of Crailsheim, Germany, driven by family-owned global market leaders, contrasts with Germany's wider economic recession; concerns remain about future government policies and support for Ukraine.

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52% Bias Score

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china.org.cn
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Ne Zha 2" Breaks Box Office Records, Fuels China's Economic Growth

Ne Zha 2," a Chinese animated film, achieved record-breaking 10 billion yuan (1.39 billion USD) in ticket sales, becoming the first animated film to reach this milestone in a single market; its success spurred economic growth in tourism and retail sectors, showcasing a collaborative production model...

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48% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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AI-Powered HR Platform Levels the Playing Field for SMEs

Employment Hero's AI platform assists SMEs with predictive workforce planning, automated recruitment, and streamlined HR processes, offering tools for salary benchmarking and job specification generation, improving efficiency and competitiveness.

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32% Bias Score

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politico.eu
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Ecodesign Rules Threaten 200,000 Jobs in Local Space Heater Industry

The EU's proposed ecodesign rules for solid fuel local space heaters, set to begin July 1, 2027, are causing concern among manufacturers due to unrealistic standards, inadequate testing, and a lack of transparency, risking 200,000 jobs and potentially worsening energy poverty.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
azatutyun.am
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Armenia Partially Reverses Turnover Tax Hike After Protests

The Armenian government announced a temporary reversal of a turnover tax increase, refunding excess tax paid by businesses in the first half of 2024 after protests. The government will reimburse the difference between the 5 percent tax and the amount actually paid, creating a six-month transition pe...

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china.org.cn
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China's Invention Patent Industrialization Rate Reaches 53.3 Percent

In 2024, Chinese enterprises achieved a 53.3 percent industrialization rate for effective invention patents, a 2 percent increase year-on-year, with medium and small enterprises significantly outperforming the average and a strong showing in high-tech and green technology sectors.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
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Spanish Minimum Wage Hike Hampers Job Creation, CEPYME Reports

CEPYME reports that Spain's minimum wage increase to €1,184 in 2025, exceeding 70% of average micro-business salaries, has prevented the creation of 350,000 jobs, impacting employment disproportionately across regions.

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56% Bias Score

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allafrica.com
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Mbare Musika's Reconstruction: Formalizing Zimbabwe's Informal Economy

Zimbabwe's Mbare Musika market, devastated by fire in 2024, is undergoing phased reconstruction, with the first phase accommodating over 2,000 of the 4,253 verified affected vendors, reflecting the government's commitment to formalizing the informal sector which contributes 60% of employment and 40%...

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theguardian.com
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AI Boosts SME Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction

Employment Hero's AI-powered platform boosts SME efficiency: a survey reveals 52% increased efficiency, 42% faster operations, and 65% less paper usage, enabling staff to focus on more valuable tasks and improving job satisfaction.

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dw.com
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German Economy Stagnates Amidst Policy Uncertainty and High Costs

Germany's GDP fell 0.2% in 2024 and 0.3% in 2023 due to high energy costs, a shortage of skilled workers, high taxes, and uncertainty surrounding the new heating law, prompting concerns about the nation's economic future.

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52% Bias Score

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