SME Finance & Inclusion: Pakistan’s LogiServe (SLGTrax) teamed up with Mobilink Microfinance Bank to give merchants in its ecosystem digital working-capital financing up to PKR 250,000, plus partner-vendor deals and health coverage. Retail Distribution for MSMEs: Bangladesh’s PriyoShop is now running Coca-Cola’s Turag-area distribution, using its hub-and-retailer network to help MSMEs restock key drinks across Uttara and surrounding localities. Tourism Spend Stays Local: In the U.S., small businesses in tourist towns say more Americans are staying closer to home this summer, shifting budgets toward regional restaurants and attractions. MSME Tax Certainty: Indonesia’s government confirmed income-tax incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises remain in place, with Rp500m turnover businesses continuing to get exemptions if they keep proper records. Procurement Access: Jamaica launched an MSME procurement integration push, arguing many firms are excluded from government contracts despite employing most of the workforce. AI for Small Business Growth: A Reuters report highlights how non-tech founders are using AI to build and scale businesses faster, fueling debate on jobs and productivity. Cybersecurity for SMBs: Coverage warns phishing is getting harder to spot as major events drive more online activity—an SMB risk-management reminder. Energy Costs & AI Data Centers: A U.S. House proposal would push data-center developers to pay for grid upgrades, aiming to stop households and small businesses from footing the bill.