EconomyUrban

Digital Economy Clusters Boost Urban Resilience in Chinese Cities, Study Finds

New research examines how digital economy clusters strengthen urban resilience across Chinese cities. The study identifies technological innovation and industrial infrastructure as key mechanisms driving this positive relationship, with significant spatial effects observed between neighboring regions.

Digital Transformation and Urban Resilience

According to recent research published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the digital economy agglomeration significantly promotes urban resilience in Chinese cities. The comprehensive study, analyzing data from 2001 to 2023, demonstrates how clustered digital economic activities enhance cities’ abilities to withstand and recover from various shocks and stresses.

BusinessInnovation

Record-breaking ABSA ESD Expo Generates R24m in SMME Business Opportunities

The 14th annual ABSA Enterprise & Supplier Development Expo has reportedly generated over R24 million in business opportunities for South African small businesses. Sources indicate the event achieved record attendance with 6,451 engagements between SMMEs and corporate buyers during the two-day Johannesburg gathering.

Record-breaking ABSA ESD Expo boosts SMMEs with R24m in opportunities

The 14th annual Absa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Expo has reportedly generated over R24 million in business opportunities for South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), according to event organizers. The event, held alongside the 19th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba in Johannesburg, achieved record attendance with 6,451 total engagements – the highest in the event’s 14-year history.