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More SME Corp funds for women entrepreneurs

SME Corp Malaysia, an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, plans to give out more assistance to women entrepreneurs to drive participation in businesses. SME Corp chief executive officer Datuk Hafsah Hashim said more women entrepreneurs can be developed if more funds are allocated for them. Hafsah said until December 31 last year, a total of 3,440 applications worth ...

Insight: Komen charity under microscope for funding, science

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity defines its mission as finding a cure for breast cancer. In recent years, however, it has cut by nearly half the proportion of fund-raising dollars it spends on grants to scientists working to understand the causes and develop effective new treatments for the disease. While the absolute dollar amount of those grants has steadily grown ...

More women needed in 'identikit boardrooms,' says CEO

Helena Morrissey has seen a shift in the mindset of business leaders. Previously the idea of more women in the workplace was dismissed as "political correctness," but now she says the same people are asking how they can get the best candidates for the job.

Romney: A case for free enterprise, innovation

What makes the U.S. the most powerful nation in the world? Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says it’s innovation.

Romney addresses area business leaders in Reston

What makes the U.S. the most powerful nation in the world? Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says it's innovation.