SME Support via Marketplaces: Security Bank’s 75th anniversary “People’s Fair Marketplace” turned employee-run booths into scholarship funding for underprivileged students through its RMKK program. Trade Pressure on Small Firms: A U.S.-Canada tariff standoff is still dragging, with negotiators trading blame as small and medium businesses brace for higher costs. Energy Bills & Business Costs: New Zealand’s Genesis says LNG terminal costs may flow through to households and businesses under a user-pays model, but the exact impact is still unclear. Incubator for Retail Entrepreneurs: Bloom Market in Portsmouth, Virginia is launching an incubator with four subsidized retail spaces plus coaching, shifting from pickup-only sales to direct customer interaction. WhatsApp Business Fees: Meta will start charging businesses per message from Oct. 1, hitting companies using the WhatsApp Business Platform at scale (not typical individual WhatsApp use). Local Business Relief: Augusta Market cut vendor space fees by 50% for businesses affected by Broad Street improvements to keep downtown shops open. Skills for Women Entrepreneurs: Guyana opened the Roots and Flavours Hub to train women and incubate food-sector microbusinesses, linking skills to entrepreneurship. Regulation Watch: Kuwait is studying freelance and micro-business licensing rule changes to make setup easier while tightening ownership transparency. Climate Risk for Farmers: Zimbabwe is preparing for Super El Niño with solar-powered irrigation ideas and drought-resilient farming steps. Policy on Small Business Penalties: Fiji’s Kava Bill proposal faces pushback over harsh fines and possible jail for small-scale sellers.