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AI for SMEs: Emirates NBD is shifting its UAE incubator toward hands-on AI support for established Emirati businesses, with partners including Visa and AWS helping firms test practical uses. Small-business lending: SBI’s loans to small and medium enterprises grew 22% year on year in the second quarter, as its overall loan book expanded. India’s Vartis Platforms has also launched UdhaarSaathi, offering collateral-free loans of ₹15,000 to ₹2.5 lakh to small retailers through NBFC partners. Easier selling online: New Indian GST rules simplify registration and speed refunds for small e-commerce sellers. Digital trade: ASEAN’s digital economy push still faces fragmented rules and systems, a hurdle for small firms seeking customers across borders.

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Oct. 30, 2026

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LenDenClub Parent Vartis Platforms Launches UdhaarSaathi For Small Business Loans

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Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Publication Location	Australia, Sydney
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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Noida
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Owned By	Shekhar Gupta through Printline Media Pvt Ltd
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://theprint.in/
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Owned By	Lane Community College; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1967
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Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Eugene
Owner Country	United States

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‘More than just a coffee shop’: Cafe opening its doors in Bethlehem highlights importance of supporting local small businesses

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Owner: Richard Dean info about owner

WFMZ - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Richard Dean through Maranatha Broadcasting, Co., Inc
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.wfmz.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown
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Luxury travel demand boosts hotels in Southeast Asia

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Bangkok Post

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Owned By	Chirathivat Family through Bangkok Post PCL
Year Founded	1946
Website	www.bangkokpost.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Thailand, Bangkok
Owner Country	Thailand

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