https://www.scmp.com/rss/521988/feed At a time of economic and geopolitical uncertainties, small and medium-sized enterprises must continue to grow and innovate. This series of articles highlights how Standard Chartered’s SME Banking products and services can help firms turn these challenges into opportunities. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Expanding overseas can be a lengthy and tricky process for any company. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), dealing with complex cross-border regulations and business practices may be even more challenging. Yet SMEs that find the right partners, which offer expert financial solutions and global market insights, can ensure their path to growth is much smoother. One such business is Total Facility Engineering (TFE), an engineering solutions provider and semiconductor specialist founded... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3346178/smes-leverage-standard-chartereds-global-network-and-expertise-achieve-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3346178/smes-leverage-standard-chartereds-global-network-and-expertise-achieve-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai As the shifting geopolitical landscape and global economic uncertainties dominate headlines, businesses and governments around the world are keen to turn these large-scale challenges into growth opportunities while continuing to innovate. Last month’s China Conference 2025 in Hong Kong – the latest edition of the South China Morning Post’s annual forum, featuring numerous in-depth panel discussions, closed-door and virtual sessions – examined how Hong Kong’s unique strategic advantages can help... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3320413/how-businesses-can-leverage-hong-kongs-advantages-expand-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3320413/how-businesses-can-leverage-hong-kongs-advantages-expand-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:28 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Deepa Jivan has always had a strong creative drive. The London-born founder and CEO of J.Gordhan & Co has used that talent to build a successful business that specialises in designing and developing safe and sustainable arts and crafts products, stationery, lifestyle and educational products, including knitting and crochet kits, craft-themed gifts, stickers, painting-by-numbers and children’s party essentials. Her Hong Kong-based company creates new designs in-house and works with more than 80... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3342076/how-standard-chartereds-sme-banking-helps-hong-kong-arts-and-crafts-design-firms-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3342076/how-standard-chartereds-sme-banking-helps-hong-kong-arts-and-crafts-design-firms-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:11 +0000 Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Morning Studio editors,Dominic Ngai Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those engaged in cross-border trade, are facing challenges in the current geopolitical and economic environment, including tougher trade barriers, market access uncertainty, potential supply chain disruption, currency exchange volatility and the threat of rising costs. However, companies that are supported by the right partner that can offer them in-depth insights into major market investment trends and sophisticated technological and... https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3329872/business-leaders-reveal-how-smes-can-scale-their-operations-amid-economic-uncertainties?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/helping-smes-grow-globally/article/3329872/business-leaders-reveal-how-smes-can-scale-their-operations-amid-economic-uncertainties?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:23 +0000