SME Capital Markets Push: The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is consulting on easing listing-sponsor rules to help more small, medium and emerging firms access the stock market, including removing a three-year sponsor track-record requirement for some applicants and cutting upfront sponsor costs by dropping a professional indemnity insurance requirement; comments are open until Sept. 7. Energy Bills Drive Solar Adoption: In the Philippines, rising electricity costs are pushing households toward rooftop solar as families look for ways to cut monthly bills despite high upfront installation costs. Trade-War Relief for Local Firms: Canada’s federal government announced over $10M in investments for Lower Mainland businesses hit by U.S. tariffs, using loans and grants under a tariff response initiative—though advocates warn the support may not reach the firms that need it most. AI as a Public Utility in South Korea: South Korea plans to give every citizen free, uncapped generative AI access via apps tied into daily services, with beta testing starting in September. SEA Crypto Expansion: Zoomex wrapped its “Trade the Tide” side event at Coinfest Asia 2026 in Bali, aiming to accelerate Southeast Asia market adoption. SME Law Reform Watch: India’s MSME stakeholders discussed the MSMED Amendment Bill, 2026, focusing on delayed payments, TReDS, MSME classification and dispute resolution.