Working Holiday Visa Slowdown: Australia’s Home Affairs says working holiday visas are still being processed but “more slowly,” as political pressure mounts to cut net migration—sparking debate over whether backpackers or international students are the real driver. Tourism Seasonality Fix: Kenya’s tourism economy leans hard on peak months; a push is growing to build year-round demand so hotels and tour operators don’t keep swinging between boom and bust. MSME Legal Shock: India’s Supplyco was ordered to pay ₹6.91 lakh (plus steep interest) in a dispute tied to coffee supply under an MSME contract—an SMB reminder that “settlements” can still spiral in court. AI for Small Workflows (Thailand): WorkBuddy launched an AI-native desktop workspace in Thailand, aiming to help professionals and entrepreneurs turn instructions into finished reports, docs and spreadsheets. Digital Payments Push (Bangladesh): Bank Asia led a Bangla QR awareness drive in Bhola to boost cashless adoption among merchants and small businesses. Credit Access Milestone (Philippines): MocaMoca topped 20 million active users, positioning regulated digital lending as a practical alternative to informal credit. SME Skills Pipeline (India): Modi announced plans to train 1 crore youth in AI skills over a year, but details on eligibility and rollout are still unclear. Local Business Climate (Sydney): A Sydney council plan pushing English-only shop signage drew backlash from multicultural shop owners worried about penalties and customer impact. Entrepreneurship Awareness (Nagaland): Patkai Christian College hosted an MSME-backed program urging students to move “from kitchen to brand,” with sessions on finance and government schemes. Banking Infrastructure (PNG): Bank South Pacific is planning a purpose-built HQ in Port Moresby, with space for training, events and small-business support. Tax Rule Clarity (India): An ITAT ruling says bank deposits under Section 44AD can’t be automatically treated as taxable income; authorities must assess the source and nature first.