Small Business Finance & Tax Relief: The Philippines House Ways and Means committee approved bills that raise the personal income tax exemption ceiling to ₱350,000 and exempt microenterprises from the 2% minimum corporate income tax, aiming to give small operators more breathing room. Digital Asset Protection: A UK-focused warning highlights how small firms can get blindsided when key staff leave with campaign files stored on personal devices or private clouds—creating delays, extra costs, and ownership headaches. Supply Chains & Manufacturing Jobs: U.S. officials say they’re working with foreign investors to spot U.S. manufacturing supply-chain gaps and help small and medium-sized firms scale up as investment rises, including a major Philadelphia shipyard expansion. Local Business Survival: A longtime downtown Raleigh restaurant is asking the public for help as construction disrupts access, while Sacramento’s weekend traffic changes and new openings/reopenings show how policy shifts can reshape foot traffic. Workplace & Platform Payments: A Seattle teriyaki shop owner is seeking about $40k in unpaid Uber Eats earnings after months of payment delays. Policy Watch: Victoria’s new premier delayed work-from-home reforms until July 2027 after business groups pushed back. Entrepreneurship & Skills: Aurora (Philippines) trainees completed bread-and-pastry programs and earned national certification, boosting employability and livelihood options.