SME Growth Boost (Malaysia): Malaysia says 6,580 MSMEs have “scaled up” this year, with thousands moving from informal to micro, then to small and medium—part of a push to hit 10,000 upgrades. Microfinance for Youth (Pacific): Cobia Island Youth Club received about $5,000 in tents and sports gear, with plans to hire tents for events to generate income. Micro-loans for Small Businesses (Philippines): SSS LoanLite lets eligible members borrow ₱1,000–₱20,000 for 15–90 days via partner banks, including for small business expenses. Disaster Loans for Businesses (Nevada, US): SBA disaster status is now open for Bug and Hawk fire survivors, offering low-interest physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Digital Marketplace Push (Korea): Gyeonggi Province partners with Naver Happybean to spotlight 20 local pet SMEs online with discounts and Naver Pay rewards. EU App Store Rules (Apple): Apple’s EU terms take effect Oct. 1, with a new 26/20/15/5 rate card and a 7-day link-out attribution rule that affects small developers’ commissions. Fraud Case Targets Relief Money (US): Federal prosecutors sue a Portland bar owner over alleged misuse of PPP/EIDL funds tied to a different bar that had already closed. Local Revitalization Funding (US): Delaware State Housing Authority awarded nearly $3.5M for eight Downtown Development District projects, aiming to leverage about $22M in private investment for housing and small business growth. Community Commerce (US): Spokane’s Sandy Williams Black Business Expo highlighted how local events drive sales and visibility for Black-owned businesses. Cybersecurity Warning (UK): UK security experts warn AI-enabled bank fraud could arrive within months, urging small firms to tighten defenses.