SME Credit Speed-Up (Malaysia): TEKUN Nasional targets financing approvals under RM20,000 within 24 hours, with a TEKUN portal launched to streamline applications, training and office access. Microfinance Push (Malaysia): Malaysia also allocated RM9.8bn via six institutions to expand microcredit for hawkers and small entrepreneurs, aiming to widen sustainable working-capital access. Export Support for SMEs (Azerbaijan): Azerbaijan introduced a mechanism to reimburse customs clearance costs for micro, small and medium exporters, part of a broader non-oil diversification drive. Digital Connectivity for Small Firms (Philippines): Globe opened an onsite distribution hub in Angono, Rizal to bring broadband, prepaid services and customer support closer to households, students and small business owners. MSME Loan Stress Signals (India): Reports point to early signs of stress in India’s MSME loan segment amid West Asia disruptions, raising pressure on banks. Policy Debate for Business Tax (Pakistan): Pakistan’s finance minister defended GDP and budget methodology in the Federal Budget 2026-27 debate, rejecting claims of discrepancies. Local Business Resilience (UK): A Reuters look at post-Brexit finance shows London’s dominance has eroded even as some firms expand, a reminder that conditions for small operators can shift unevenly. Community Business Stories (Pacific): A USP student in Fiji balances studies with a family pizza business, highlighting how micro-enterprises support livelihoods across the region.