OFW Support Boost: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra P3B for the DMW to speed up repatriation and reintegration for Filipinos displaced by Middle East conflict, covering everything from predeparture help to flights and follow-on support. Inclusive Tax Reporting: Journalists across Africa were urged to report taxation with gender-responsive, ethical, and inclusive coverage so women, youth, people with disabilities, and informal workers aren’t left out of the story. Cross-Border Payments & Fraud: XTransfer says emerging markets need stronger financial infrastructure and regulator-to-industry cooperation to cut fraud and move faster B2B cross-border payments, using an AI risk platform. SME Cashflow Pressure: A UK-focused report highlights how late payments keep piling up—17.48M overdue invoices—hurting SMEs’ cashflow and forcing closures. Local Business Impact: In South Africa, Jeffreys Bay faces a major hit after the World Surf League dropped it from the 2026 tour, threatening income for surf schools, rentals, and B&Bs. Energy Costs Hit Operators: Barbados approved a new LPG price hike (about 3.3–3.7%), raising monthly costs for households and small food businesses. Cyber Safety for Small Firms: A UK warning urges Derbyshire organisations to check whether they’re exposed after reports of attacks targeting Fortinet firewalls and VPN portals. AI for Small Business in Payments: Sea Ltd. signed a partnership with OpenAI to expand AI use across Southeast Asia and Brazil, including support for e-commerce and small businesses.