Space Startup Push (India): PM Narendra Modi used National Space Day to urge India’s private space CEOs to build a globally competitive ecosystem, stressing policy consistency and an “aura” to attract worldwide talent and investment; India’s private sector is now said to have about 440 startups. SME Networking (Oman): AmCham Oman and DHL Express ran SME Speed Networking to connect local owners with corporate leaders for partnerships, supply-chain deals, and mentorship. SME Finance & Survival (Kenya): Accountants were urged to act as strategic partners for MSMEs, with better record-keeping framed as the difference between growth and stalling. Digital Payments Debate (India): Clarifications around UPI charges eased fears: ordinary users and person-to-person payments stay free, and small traders won’t be hit by MDR. Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (Qatar): Qatar Chamber marked Global Entrepreneurship Day with a focus on turning ideas into scalable businesses and improving access to financing through partnerships. SME Credit Definition (Pakistan): Pakistan revised its SME financing turnover ceilings, but critics say the definition still needs work to unlock more formal lending. Local Housing Crisis (Zimbabwe): Harare City Council plans more demolitions, expected to clear additional land and deepen residents’ shelter problems. Investor Deadlines (Global): Rosen Law Firm issued multiple securities class-action lead-plaintiff reminders tied to Alibaba, Planet Fitness, and other listed firms.