SME Policy Push (Philippines): The House approved the KALINGA Act on third reading, creating a time-bound national emergency response framework that can automatically trigger aid when fuel prices, energy supply, or supply disruptions hit set thresholds—aimed at protecting livelihoods and key sectors during oil shocks. SME Trade & Expo Support (Cameroon): Cameroon’s SME council is backing selected small businesses to participate in PROMOTE 2026 in Yaounde, with an application deadline of June 8 to help firms showcase products and find partners. Payments Crackdown (Kenya): PayPal froze and closed many Kenyan accounts tied to overseas payments, demanding stricter verification (including physical address proof), with non-compliant users facing long restrictions or permanent deactivation. AI for SMBs (Meta): Meta launched a Business Agent for WhatsApp and other apps, designed to book meetings and handle sales workflows—targeting the growing market for AI-powered business operations. Manufacturing Tech (US/UK/Germany): A new survey finds most manufacturers are using or planning AI and are treating quality as a strategic priority, with 71% planning higher quality investment in 2026. Cloud Procurement (US Defense): DISA is reshaping JWCC Next into a Unified Cloud Marketplace, adding a tier for innovative tech from commercial innovators and small businesses that meet security requirements. Local Business Boost (UK): A UK small firm won a supply-chain award for turning British wool into practical products, highlighting how B2B partnerships can drive rural value.