The innovators and entrepreneurs currently working for multinational companies may do well to turn their attention to the several billions of people who lack many fundamental services but hold powerful computers in their hands.

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However, companies like Brazilian mining multinational Vale, said in a conference call with analysts on Friday that it was working with the government on this issue, though it would be required to pay the new 1% finacial transaction (IOF) tax going forward.

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Kyle Ching, an American who came from L.A. to China to chase China's business boom, is working on the debut album of Red Star, a Shanghai-based, multinational hip-hop trio.

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Furthermore, industry alliances and working groups can be strengthened or established in order to develop and promote best practices among investors, multinational buyers, and other actors in the smallholder finance ecosystem.

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