Banking Resilience (Philippines): RCBC says it’s cutting investment duration and tightening credit exposure while rolling out an analytics-driven CARE collections program to brace for a tougher rate and credit cycle. Energy Costs (India): Oil firms cut Delhi’s 19-kg commercial LPG by ₹183.50 to ₹2,930 from July 1, easing operating costs for restaurants, hotels and caterers. SME Finance (India): India plans a new high-frequency economic index to better track the informal sector, plus a renewed push to monitor and support micro and small businesses through credit and policy tools. Skills for SMEs (India): The Corporate Mitra scheme gets MCA guidelines, aiming to close SME skill gaps—but experts warn professional bodies must coordinate for real on-ground delivery. Credit Growth Focus (India): Experian’s Manish Jain argues India’s next credit growth wave should unlock MSMEs, using AI for fraud checks and risk monitoring with human oversight. SME Credit Guarantees (Solomon Islands): The government renews its SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, adding SBD18m for 2026 to expand lending access for local SMEs. Visa Shock for Entrepreneurs (Japan): Japan’s tighter business-manager visa rules raise the minimum capital requirement to 30m yen and require a Japanese/permanent resident hire, raising fears for small restaurants and young entrepreneurs. Supply Chain Expansion (Singapore/China): Xiamen ITG outlines a shift from “trader” to “value chain integrator” as it pushes global supply chain growth. Hospitality Retail (Asia-Pacific): Guest Supply Asia signs a licensing deal with HAAN to manufacture and distribute refillable, clean personal care for hotels across the region.