Johor SME Push: Johor’s Yong Peng could be rebranded from an expressway stopover into a logistics-and-jobs hub, with plans for lorry “driver’s house” rest areas, food stalls, workshops, retail and homestays to lift small traders and entrepreneurs. India Toy Supply-Chain Upgrade: India will set up modern testing facilities across toy manufacturing clusters via BIS and National Test House, urging MSMEs to scale up (micro→small→medium) and improve quality for domestic and export markets. India-Japan Clean Energy: India and Japan expanded clean energy cooperation after their annual summit, focusing on biogas, green hydrogen, clean ammonia, solar tech and energy resilience. Cyber Safety for SMB Platforms: KheloYaar, WOLF777, WinAdda and Winfix rolled out enhanced login/identity verification and user education initiatives to reduce account takeovers and fraud. Rail Connectivity for Growth: Northeast India launched its first MEMU electric train service (Agartala–Karimganj), aiming for faster, smoother, lower-noise and zero-emissions commuting that can support local business activity. Domain Rules Clash: GoDaddy challenged India’s court order on default privacy and registrant data disclosure, warning it could harm legitimate businesses and internet safety. Digital Payments Pain Point (Nigeria): A report highlights how failed card/POS transactions can debit customers without cash delivery, pushing the cost onto everyday users and MSMEs. South Africa Manufacturing Jobs: Chery inaugurated its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, shifting from importer to local manufacturer and targeting local jobs and supply-chain expansion.