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Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and SME Exchanges
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in generating economic growth in the wo
rld’s economies. In developing countries, SMEs play a significant part in creating jobs, building thriving private sectors, and diversifying economies.
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Tale of Two Cities: From Farmland to Tech Mecca
While the San Francisco Bay Area's Silicon Valley and China’s Shenzhen operate under two different
and distinct political and economic systems, both have been recognized as innovation and technology hubs with unique economic success.
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The Spirit of Asia: Entrepreneurs Building a Better Future
Asia has become a hotbed for tech start-ups. Venture capital investments have proven to be quite l
ucrative, and many governments are increasingly focused on encouraging and promoting homegrown innovation.
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Asia's Investment Zones: Opportunities for Expansion
China and India remain Asia's largest markets, but urban and industrial vibrancy in other Asian co
untries present increasingly lucrative prospects.
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Canada tops Milken Institute Capital Access Index again
LOS ANGELES — For the second year in a row, Canada leads the Milken Institute Capital Access Index,
an annual ranking of entrepreneurial access to capital around the world.
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Hong Kong, the Netherlands and United Kingdom Top 2004 Milken Institute Capital Access Index; U.S. Drops to 6th; Gap Between "Have" and "Have-Not" Nations Widens
LOS ANGELES — The gap between "have" and "have not" countries widened dramatically last year, creati
ng a dangerous vulnerability for global economic recovery, according to the 2004 Milken Institute Capital Access Index.
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Hong Kong maintains top spot in Milken Institute Capital Access Index
LOS ANGELES — Access to capital is of increasing importance in today's global credit squeeze, increa
sing the competition among both developed and emerging markets as they attempt to build and sustain a thriving business sector.
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