SME Credit Stress Watch (Australia): Judo Bank warned its cost of risk will jump to $116M–$122M for 2025–26 and lifted its forecast share of loans 90+ days past due to 3%, a sign credit quality is worsening for SME borrowers. Local Governance & Business Climate (Philippines): Marikina’s mayor used her first State of the City Address to stress integrity and accountability, a reminder that local enforcement and procurement culture can shape SME day-to-day operations. Export Compliance Support (Malaysia): MATRADE signed a deal to help Malaysian MSMEs meet China import rules, including testing, labeling and traceability, via a practical compliance pathway. SME Cash-Flow Relief (Malaysia): Malaysia said most of Bank Negara’s SME Stabilisation Relief Facility is still available—over RM4B—after RM700M+ was approved for 1,000+ SMEs. Power Reliability for Small Firms (Kenya): Mandera businesses expect an end to months of blackouts after extra generators were installed at the local power station. DHS Contract (US): WidePoint was named single awardee on DHS CWMS 3.0, a $3.1B, 10-year managed services contract that could expand secure connectivity services across federal agencies. AI Investment Push (Canada): Canada’s ministerial office plans to announce investment in a Canadian-made AI application—relevant for SMEs looking to adopt practical AI tools. Quick-Commerce Clash (India): Meghalaya’s tribal council rejected Blinkit’s trading licence, citing risks to 4,000+ local grocery shops. Big Tech Funding for Jobs (India): Amazon pledged an additional $13B for AI and cloud by 2030, lifting total planned India investment to $48B (2026–2030), with claims it will support jobs and exports. Scam Pressure (US): New polling highlights how often Americans face suspected scams and why few victims report them—an issue for small businesses protecting customers and cash flow.