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Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses
Global NewsMar 6

Vietnamese Women Now Lead 20% of Nation's Businesses

Vietnamese women are reshaping the country's economy, holding nearly a third of leadership positions and owning one in five businesses. Their shift from workforce to boardroom is driving sustainable growth across Vietnam.

Regional: vietnam economic growth (VN)2 min read
Filipino Small Businesses Get New Green Finance Tool
InnovationApr 18

Filipino Small Businesses Get New Green Finance Tool

Millions of small businesses in the Philippines just got a powerful new way to unlock sustainable financing. A pioneering scorecard will help them track their environmental impact and attract green investment.

The Hindu2 min read
Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests
SolutionsApr 15

Finland Backs 14 Green Businesses in Tanzania's Forests

Fourteen innovative small businesses in Tanzania just received over $400,000 in grants to transform forestry into sustainable jobs and eco-friendly products. The Finland-backed GreenCatalyst Initiative is turning rural forest communities into hubs of green innovation.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Tanzania: 14 Green Businesses Win $42K Grants from Finland
SolutionsApr 16

Tanzania: 14 Green Businesses Win $42K Grants from Finland

Fourteen forestry businesses in Tanzania just won over $42,000 each to turn sustainable ideas into thriving companies. The Finland-backed grants aim to create jobs while protecting Tanzania's forests.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week
VideosMay 5

Small Businesses Show Resilience During National Week

During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Australia's 4,000 Green Businesses Get Global Recognition
Planet WinsApr 13

Australia's 4,000 Green Businesses Get Global Recognition

Australia just became the world's most trusted destination for sustainable travel. A landmark partnership now showcases 4,000 eco-certified Australian tourism businesses on major booking platforms worldwide.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney
SolutionsMay 10

Family Business Wins UK's Top SME Award from George Clooney

A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
385 Teams Compete in Bangkok's Sustainable Startup Challenge
SolutionsApr 24

385 Teams Compete in Bangkok's Sustainable Startup Challenge

Students from 83 universities across 20 countries are pitching sustainable business solutions in Thailand's Bangkok Business Challenge 2026. The competition puts over $42,000 in prizes behind the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
Artist Builds $2M Hair Clip Business After Closing Store
InnovationApr 23

Artist Builds $2M Hair Clip Business After Closing Store

Jenny Lennick turned a $90,000 debt into a thriving business by pivoting from clothing to food-themed hair accessories. Her San Francisco brand now sells to 1,500 stores worldwide.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
Bangalore Market Hits 50th Event Celebrating Sustainability
Planet Wins6d ago

Bangalore Market Hits 50th Event Celebrating Sustainability

A monthly market that started four years ago in Bangalore has reached its 50th edition, bringing together farmers, small businesses, and conscious consumers every month. The two-day celebration showcases how sustainable living can be accessible to everyone.

The Hindu2 min read
Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina
SolutionsMay 11

Latino Businesses Surge 65% in North Carolina

Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
5 Women Build Million-Dollar Rural Businesses in India
Acts of KindnessApr 27

5 Women Build Million-Dollar Rural Businesses in India

Five women entrepreneurs across rural India have built thriving multi-crore businesses from scratch without any external funding. From vermicompost to camel milk, they're creating jobs, training thousands, and proving that powerful ventures can start in villages.

The Better India2 min read
Europe Unlocks €150M for Green Growth in Balkans
Planet Wins1d ago

Europe Unlocks €150M for Green Growth in Balkans

Major European banks just committed €150 million to accelerate clean energy and sustainable business growth across southeastern Europe. Small businesses and green projects in Serbia and Croatia are getting the financial boost they need to build a cleaner future.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Olive Oil Industry Finds Most Sustainable Waste Solution
SolutionsFeb 4

Olive Oil Industry Finds Most Sustainable Waste Solution

Scientists just solved a major sustainability puzzle for olive oil producers, and the answer might surprise the industry. A new study reveals which method of recycling olive waste wins for the planet, workers, and business.

Phys.org2 min read
Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity
SolutionsMar 11

Victoria's Small Businesses Win Big With Diversity

Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
African Women Get Path to Business Through Yale Workshop
InnovationApr 28

African Women Get Path to Business Through Yale Workshop

A Yale symposium session delivered a practical blueprint for moving one million African women from informal work into sustainable businesses. The framework focuses on building permanent economic systems, not temporary programs.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success
SolutionsApr 16

South Carolina Now Best State for New Business Success

South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills
SolutionsMay 27

New Book Empowers African Creatives With Business Skills

Marie Lora-Mungai just published a handbook teaching African artists how to turn their talent into sustainable income. "Creative Cash Flow" tackles the business side of creativity that art schools rarely cover.

France 24 English2 min read
Austrian Startup Launches Safer Battery for Businesses
Planet WinsFeb 26

Austrian Startup Launches Safer Battery for Businesses

An Austrian company just unveiled a battery system that works in extreme cold, lasts 6,000 charge cycles, and swaps risky lithium for abundant sodium. Businesses across Europe are already lining up for the safer alternative.

PV Magazine2 min read
India's Home Business Boom Creates Jobs From Living Rooms
SolutionsJan 22

India's Home Business Boom Creates Jobs From Living Rooms

Millions of Indians are building sustainable businesses from their homes without storefronts or ads. Women, small-town entrepreneurs, and returning migrants are rewriting what it means to run a company in modern India.

YourStory India3 min read

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