OFW Support Boost: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers to fund the full repatriation chain—post-departure help, flights, and reintegration—after 10,446 people were returned from the Middle East by June 17. SME Microcredit Push (Malaysia): Malaysia plans faster microcredit for hawkers and small entrepreneurs, with TEKUN Nasional targeting approvals under RM20,000 within 24 hours via a new one-stop TEKUN portal. Regional Microfinance Expansion (Malaysia): Malaysia also allocated RM9.8B through six institutions to expand microcredit access nationwide for small traders. Minimum Wage Pressure (Korea): Korea’s micro-enterprises report the minimum wage jump is a heavy burden—87% say it’s “very high,” pushing owners to cut hiring and increase their own workload. Work-Life Rules for Small Employers (Michigan): A Michigan bill would bar employers from requiring staff to check work messages outside hours, with fines up to $500—NFIB warns it could be tough for small businesses. Community Commerce (US): Juneteenth events in Leland and Greenville highlighted local small businesses, including a Black-owned expo tied to “Black Dollar Days.” Local Banking Access (Papua New Guinea): TISA Bank opened a new branch in Kavieng to expand banking access for families and small businesses. Inclusive Finance Scaling (South Korea): Woori Financial plans to add 10 trillion won to support strategic industries, exporters, and small businesses, plus more inclusive finance. Small Business Safety & Rights (India): Outrage in Mangaluru after officials allegedly used a bulldozer to destroy flower stalls of differently-abled street vendors, despite vending permits.