SME Finance Boost: MBSB Bank signed an MoU with Malaysia’s Northern Corridor Implementation Authority to provide financing facilities of up to RM1 billion, aiming to help export-oriented SMEs expand, join supply chains, and tap an export platform with Santander. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: WatchGuard says “shadow AI” is spreading inside SMEs, with 64% of employees admitting they use unauthorised AI tools, alongside risky habits like password reuse and using public Wi-Fi. AI for Accountants: Jupid launched “Jupid Private AI,” a private AI workspace for accounting firms to work on real client documents without training outside models or sharing without firm approval. Payments & Tourism: Alipay+ expanded QR payments in Argentina by connecting to the country’s national Transferencias 3.0 scheme, aiming to reach millions of merchants for cross-border travelers. Policy Watch (India): India’s Monsoon Session agenda includes an MSME Development (Amendment) Bill focused on delayed-payment fixes and stronger enforcement for micro and small enterprises. Local Retail Growth: Detroit hired a new director of retail attraction to recruit national brands and local businesses to neighborhood corridors. Grants for Green SMBs: EPA awarded $400,000 to a Sebastopol reclaimed-lumber business to scale sales and procurement using web, AI, and app-based tools.