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Compassion International Invests USD 5 Million in Opportunity International to Develop Microfinance in Africa
Compassion International, one of the world’s largest Christian child development organizations, will invest USD 5 million over the next five years in fellow Christian microfinance institution (MFI) Opportunity International. With this funding Opportunity International will expand its microfinance operations in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda, offering microloans, savings accounts, insurance and business training to the families of Compassion-sponsored children and other community members.

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Lesson #4: Learn to Expect the Unexpected
“Whatever future you’re building, don’t try to program everything,” says Omidyar. “Five Year Plans never worked for the Soviet Union – in fact, if anything, central planning contributed to its fall. Chances are, central planning won’t work any better for any of us.”
Foreign Joint Ventures in Southeast Asia and the Role of Japan
It is next to impossible to discuss the dynamism of local entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia without discussing its relationship with foreign capital. Foreign joint ventures have been the major form of international linkage in Southeast Asia, transferring technology and skills to local investors.
IFC and Microfinance in Africa: Building Strong Commercial Institutions
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)-the private sector arm of the World Bank Group-has $4 billion invested in various kinds of financial institutions in 88 countries: including banks, leasing companies, credit rating agencies, and pension funds. IFC also has $256 million invested in 56 microfinance institutions in 38 countries, reaching more than 1.3 million clients. Institutions in Southern Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America currently comprise the lion's share of this portfolio, but Africa is a growing emphasis as well.

The History of Business Cards: Four Centuries of Introductions
Today business cards are so ubiquitous that in some countries they are traded with no formality or consequence, serving as nothing more than an internationally recognized way to exchange contact information or a handy bit of paper on which to jot a note. In other nations, however, particularly in Asia, the cards are regarded as an extension of the individual to be treated with honor and respect. The exchange of cards is attended with great ritual and a breech of protocol can give serious offense. How did a simple card, 3.370 x 2.125 inches come to play such a central role in the business cultural of the world? Depending on the sources consulted, the cards may actually have originated in China in the 15th century.
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China Secures Gas Supply From Turkmenistan: Who’s the True Winner?
A look at the Central Asia–China gas pipeline that links Turkmenistan’s natural gas fields on the Caspian Sea to the Western Chinese border in the Xinjiang province. It also analyses the impact this has on Russia, China, Turkmenistan and what this means for Gazprom.

A US Export Growth Area - Talent Development
According to the Economist magazine, US university programs are in big demand all over Asia. Despite its booming economies and huge numbers of people, Asia is suffering a big shortage of skills. They also say it is about to get worse!
Support for incorporating in Singapore
Singapore is world renowned as being a key business hub in Asia. Despite its size, Singapore provides important policies, infrastructures and business establishments that are key incentives for entrepreneurs who wish to incorporate their business in Asia. This article highlights some aspects to support choosing Singapore a regional, or global, hub for operating a successful business.
Tax Directives Assist Investment Flow to Asia
The article highlights a recent legislation change that has potential to drive investments from western markets to jurisdictions in Asia. Jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong have several advantages for offshore banking and offshore company formation, which are covered in the article.
Eastern European Banking Model
A traditional banking model in a CEEC (Central and Eastern European Country) consisted of a central bank and several purpose banks, one dealing with individuals' savings and other banking needs, and another focusing on foreign financial activities, etc. The central bank provided most of the commercial banking needs of enterprises in addition to other functions.
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