Pacific SME Finance: The EU, UN Capital Development Fund and UNDP launched the Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund in Suva to back micro, small and medium enterprises across Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, with a focus on the blue/green economy and climate resilience. India MSME Credit: India’s RBI said credit growth stayed strong in FY25-26, with MSME lending accelerating and rates easing, plus moves to expand outreach and collateral-free limits. BRICS SME Tech Push: India’s MSME ministry held the second BRICS SME Working Group meeting under PartNIR, focusing on technology access, innovation commercialization and skilling for MSME tech adoption. MSME Import Duty Pressure: India’s downstream aluminium MSMEs asked for rationalised import tariffs on primary aluminium, citing higher input costs and supply disruptions tied to West Asia conflict. Philippines Digital Credit: GCash Fuse is bringing more MSMEs into formal lending via in-app, collateral-free credit using digital underwriting, aiming to close the capital gap. Thailand Night Economy: Thailand’s 24-hour night economy is boosting tourism and small business activity in Bangkok and Pattaya, supported by safer late-night city planning. Nepal Tax Relief: Nepal’s budget raised the income tax exemption threshold and cut the top personal rate, while digitising foreign investment procedures and strengthening one-stop services. Rooftop Solar Drive (India): Tata Power Solar Rooftop launched “Ghar Ghar Solar” in Uttar Pradesh, targeting 3 lakh installations and 1,000 MWp with integrated battery storage and financing.