Asia’s small-business challenge reaches beyond access to loans
ADB’s 2025 enterprise monitor connects finance with innovation, manufacturing and the resilience of everyday businesses.
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Entrepreneurship
Ideas and practical knowledge for the people building businesses.
For founders, cash flow tells a different story from profit
A practical guide to the timing of cash, working capital and the questions to ask before expanding.
Singapore launched a global fintech network in October 2024
The MAS initiative combined international forums, advisory work, digital platforms and investment ambitions.
India counted more than 159,000 recognised startups in January 2025
The government’s nine-year review highlighted jobs, women directors and the spread of entrepreneurship beyond major cities.
Indonesian women entrepreneurs built online sales skills through JICA project
A three-year partnership combined digital marketing, business training and individual mentoring for small enterprises.
India approved a 1,000-crore-rupee venture fund for space startups
The October 2024 Cabinet decision aimed to supply risk capital to companies across the space industry.
Japan selected 30 ventures for its new impact-startup programme
J-Startup Impact combined commercial growth support with help measuring social and environmental outcomes.
Small businesses and access to finance in Thailand
Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of Thai employment. A practical look at the financing hurdles they face and the tools now changing the picture.