Social Commerce for Home Cooks: Facebook Marketplace is turning kitchens into small businesses, with sellers reporting order spikes after moving from DMs to dedicated order flows. Retail & Local Economy Shock: M&S plans to close its Streatham store Aug. 15, sparking fears of a high-street “gap” and knock-on effects for nearby shops. SME-Friendly Policy Push: Haryana’s proposed Right to Business Bill would use self-declaration for in-principle approvals and pause routine inspections for three years. Faster Trade for SMEs: AfCFTA’s Digital Trade roadmap targets ratification, secure cross-border payments, customs modernization, and digital skills to build a single African digital market. Fintech Licensing: Qatar’s central bank issued its first insurance price-comparison license, aiming to boost transparency and competition. AI Tools for Creators: DeeVid launched a Viral Studio that turns a video link into a customizable short-form production plan—built for creators and marketing teams. SME Cash-Flow Automation: Payhawk says its Financial Controller Agent cut vendor-invoice submission time by 46%, pushing toward near-2-day invoice retrieval. SME Cyber Reality Check: Synack reports 95% of enterprises find high/critical vulnerabilities outside scheduled testing, highlighting the need for continuous validation. Regional Business Support Network: Singapore launched a Professional Services Centre network to help firms expand across Asia with coordinated local expertise.