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Export Online Without Frontiers: A Global Map of B2B Marketplaces

The Startup Magazine

The largest ones are Alibaba, Global Sources, DHgate, EC21, Tradekey, Asia Trade Hub, and go4WorldBusiness. Global Sources, once listed in Bermuda and now owned by the private equity giant Blackstone, has been active in Hong Kong since the 1970s and focuses on trade in and out of the former British colony. B2B Marketplaces in Asia.

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[Malaysia] [Event] InfoSecurity World 2012 – Combating The Rapid Rise In Cyber Threats

YoungUpstarts

The Infosecurity World Exhibition & Conference 2012 ( ISWec 2012 ) was held at Putra World Trade Centre from 21 to 22 March 2012. ISWec 2012 signals Malaysia’s commitment to be at the center of security discussions, as well as an opportunity to enhance Malaysia’s standing and influence in this field.

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Micro-Multinationals, And How They Will Define Our Era

YoungUpstarts

by Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, FedEx Services. “No No new business is worth starting in these times unless it can go global.” – Sir Richard Branson, founder, Virgin Group. Today, all you need is a mobile device, a shipping platform and a big idea.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years.

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Giving Tuesday: How BoardEffect Is Giving Back to Nonprofits

Board Effect

On the chance that you’re not familiar with Giving Tuesday, it’s a global movement that inspires people and businesses to give donations or enact positive change to transform their communities and the greater world. The idea for Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 around the concept of encouraging people to do good deeds.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

Global interest in Canadian tech jobs has increased by 58%. Experts believe the global interest has made these jobs easier to fill. Graphic designers and illustrators are no longer considered a starving artist and computer network technicians are keeping the tech companies running. Websites such as 604jobs.ca

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Invest in Israel Newsletter – February 2012

VC Cafe

ATX Networks Inc. Its solutions target the home video network market. The company name will change to ATX Networks Israel. ATX Networks Corp. “Seeking partnerships between a global company such as GE and Israeli high-tech companies like Check-Cap can truly be a win-win for all.” for $26 million.

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