Retail Supply Watch: Malaysia’s Mydin says essential goods supply is stable, citing steady planting/harvesting and adequate fertiliser (including urea) while retailers use forward-buying to avoid imported shortages. SME Growth & Exports: Dubai’s Casa Filipina showroom is spotlighting Filipino artisans and sustainable craftsmanship, aiming to plug local makers into global buyers. Local Business Shock: Louisiana auto service shops fear a new state move ending vehicle safety inspections will cut traffic and raise costs, replacing checks with a paid QR code at renewals. Water Fees Legal Ruling: A Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision on stormwater charges could reshape how municipalities bill, with businesses and nonprofits watching for higher uncertainty. Credit Access Push: Nigeria’s payments roadmap (PSV 2028) is getting a push to layer credit products onto transaction data to expand financing for underserved MSMEs. Energy for Households: Côte d’Ivoire gets AfDB funding (€103.14m) to connect ~107,000 households, while Pakistan launches a clean-energy one-stop-shop to guide solar adoption for households and small businesses. Hiring & AI: Mark Cuban tells graduates to start job searches with small businesses, arguing they create most new jobs and will benefit as AI levels the playing field. Small Business Relief/Costs: UK hospitality groups renew calls to cut VAT from 20% to 10% as pubs and restaurants say current rates are crushing margins. Community Makers: Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront backs a circular maker space to help designers and creative entrepreneurs commercialise products and grow.