SME Export Push (Malaysia): MATRADE’s Women in Export (WiEX) will bring 80 women entrepreneurs (including 20 overseas) to MIHAS 2026, with dedicated networking and financing support aimed at boosting MSME export participation. Sustainable Materials (Kenya): Kenya marks World Bamboo Day with a push to treat bamboo as a strategic resource for restoration, climate action, green jobs, and industrial development, spotlighting the 2026 National Bamboo Expo in Meru. Local Business Growth (South Africa): Standard Bank says SMEs need more than loans to survive—better advisory, tech, and market-intelligence support could cut failure rates from ~60% toward 30%-40%. Transport Tech (Singapore): Waymo plans to launch robotaxis in Singapore by 2028, creating local operational jobs and training on local roads and weather. Tourism Investment (India): Scenic Group plans Rs 750-800 crore over a decade to develop luxury river cruising on the Ganga and Brahmaputra, aiming to lift hospitality and local supply chains. AI Search Shift (Malaysia): A Malaysian SEO expert warns businesses that rely only on traditional Google rankings may miss customers as AI Overviews appear in nearly half of tracked queries. Policy & Tax (Nigeria): Nigeria sets up a technical committee to review the 2025 Tax Acts, targeting clearer rules and simpler compliance ahead of the 2027 Finance Bill. Startup/Finance Watch (US): Strive Health earns a TIME/Statista HealthTech top ranking, while Enova International withdraws banking license applications, rattling investors.