50 years ago on April 17, 1973, FedEx began operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Time definite express delivery services transformed how business is conducted internationally. It also opened up new possibilities for economic development for communities around the world.
Author Archives: FedEx
Walking In The Shoes Of A Filipino Footwear Designer
Fast-rising Filipino shoe designer and beauty queen favorite Jojo Bragais is using the power of e-commerce to build an international brand and win more overseas customers.
Impacting Over 50 Million People For Our 50th Birthday
We set an ambitious goal to transform the lives of millions across the globe through community projects, environmental pledges and donating our transportation services to deliver aid to those in need.
The Promising Resurgence Of Female Solopreneurs In India
The impact of the global pandemic hit many of India’s female business owners hard. As part of our efforts to support SMES from underprivileged communities, we’ve helped relaunch over 950 independent businesses after COVID-19.
Filipino Jewelry Brand Shines Bright On The Global Stage
Filipino jewelry designer Farah Abu shares how smart logistics and the e-commerce boom have catapulted her bold designs to international catwalks.
The Award-Winning Singaporean Start-Up Delivering Better Homecare
An award-winning on-demand homecare app is setting out to solve caregiving pain points through tech and industry collaboration in Singapore and beyond.
How China’s Airport Economic Zones Are Propelling SME Growth
Airport Economic Zones are driving cross-border trade across China and beyond. We dive into how airport ecosystems are powering cross-border e-commerce trade and SME growth.
This Innovative Start-Up Is Transforming E-Commerce In India
The rapid growth of e-commerce brings with it unique challenges. An Indian start-up is on a mission to simplify the online shopping experience using AI and machine learning to help e-tailers maximize profit.
Our Goal To Be Greener: Carbon Neutral By 2040
We are committed to making our operations more sustainable – and our goal of net zero by 2040 outpaces the Paris Climate Agreement by a decade.
Quilling: Shipping A Centuries-Old Art Form To The World
Global e-commerce is powering a Vietnamese SME’s mission to revive the traditional art of quilling, bringing handicrafts to customers all over the world.