Green Finance Push: Jordan’s banking chief urged Qatari investors to back renewable energy, sustainable transport, circular economy and green finance as part of the country’s modernization plan. SME Energy Transition: Ireland’s SMEs are leaning into solar and “solar-as-a-service” to cut upfront costs, with practical pathways to adoption now the big ask. Payments for Growth: Nigeria’s CBN is rolling out PSV 2028 as banks and fintechs race to turn transaction data into credit for underserved small businesses. Cross-Border Payments: Bank of America plans next-quarter real-time cross-border payments via Swift/CashPro, targeting faster remittances and vendor payouts. Digital Trade Rules: Indonesia finalized updated e-commerce PMSE rules to strengthen micro and small enterprises, licensing, platform transparency and consumer protection. SMB Costs & Inflation: India’s “transport inflation” risk is rising as fuel hikes ripple through supply chains and hit everything from medicines to school lunches. Local Business Pressure: Northlake Mall stores face sudden eviction notices, forcing retailers to relocate inventory fast. Customer Retention Warning: Ghana’s SMEs are struggling, and analysts say weak customer retention is quietly undermining growth. Community & Tourism Boost: FIFA World Cup watch parties and a $250,000 grant for Reading’s 222 Corridor soccer series aim to drive foot traffic for local businesses. Small Business Support Spotlight: The SBA honored Minnesota’s Korthuis Jewelry as a family-owned small business, highlighting SBDC one-on-one help. Policy Watch: Croatia’s small entrepreneurs and landlords are pushing back on proposed tax increases that could squeeze rentals and entrepreneurship.