Co-op Support Push (Philippines): Quezon City approved a new Cooperative Code to lock in long-term help for cooperatives, covering everything from registration and training to financing, market expansion, and sustainability. Cost-of-Living Pressure (Ghana): Ghana’s 2026 minimum wage rose to GH¢21.77/day, but coverage argues it still can’t cover real monthly living costs—raising fresh alarms for workers and small employers. Trade-Tariff Fallout (US/Canada): A ProPublica report finds northern Michigan border communities are getting squeezed by the US-Canada tariff fight, with small businesses feeling the hit while political voices stay quiet. Local Food Retail vs City Competition (New York): Haitian-owned grocery operators in the Bronx and Manhattan warn New York City’s plan for city-run grocers could undercut existing stores even as supporters say it’s meant to cut food prices. Disaster Readiness (Colorado): Rep. Brittany Pettersen introduced wildfire bills aimed at faster funding and recovery for communities and families, plus better support for responders. SME Finance & Fraud Controls (Nigeria): Nigeria’s banks flagged 13,117 BVNs tied to fraud in 2025 as CBN tightens monitoring, while consumer credit demand cooled amid high borrowing costs. Community Business Access (Egypt): Egypt’s new public shop licensing system aims to pull informal traders into the formal economy via a digital platform with lower fees and discounts. Tech for Small Firms (AI/WhatsApp): Coverage highlights businesses shifting away from expensive “tokenmaxxing” AI use and WhatsApp testing a separate “Offers & Updates” folder for business messages.