SME Growth & Trade: FedEx’s Nelson Teixeira says AfCFTA’s promise is still slowed by inconsistent customs rules, paperwork gaps, and border delays that hit small and medium exporters hardest. Local Business & Jobs: Johor election hopeful Ahmad Daniel Sharudin wants to upgrade Panti’s untapped rapids into an eco-tourism draw that protects the ecosystem while boosting local small businesses. Entrepreneurship Culture: Nigeria’s debate over “small beginnings” reignited as actress Eucharia Anunobi backed First Lady Remi Tinubu’s push for modest ventures like akara and kuli-kuli instead of asking for “urgent” cash. Funding for Small Firms: EIB Global backed BRAC Bank with a €60M, 12-year deal aimed at green and circular investments, including support for thousands of small enterprises. Cyber Risk for SMBs: Kaspersky warns Malaysia businesses face rising workplace cyber threats as AI use and weak password habits blur personal and work accounts. Tech for SMBs: A 12-year-old founder in Canada says her AI receptionist Voxa is already handling hundreds of calls for small businesses. Public Procurement: Northumberland Fire & Rescue is tendering a Breathing Apparatus Training Facility repair (SME-friendly), while councils also push framework deals for construction and consultancy services. Retail Pressure: South Korea’s discount-store curbs are under fresh attack as lawmakers call them outdated and harmful to offline retailers facing e-commerce competition. Climate Money: East Coast states are seeing a surge in RGGI auction cash, creating new opportunities for climate programs even as power-bill concerns reshape priorities.