SME Finance & Growth: Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) disbursed over N1 billion in interest-free loans to about 1,500 MSMEs, with more beneficiaries lined up, while Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture is repositioning around digital lending and farmer aggregation to cut loan admin costs. Trade & Export Push: Ethiopia’s trade-finance chief flagged logistics and critical minerals as investment priorities, and Indonesia’s Kadin is backing MSME ag exports to Japan via quality upgrades, certifications, and distribution links. SME Enablement Events: Pakistan’s SMEDA teamed with PAAPAM for the 21st Pakistan Auto Parts Show (Sept 18–20, Lahore) to boost local manufacturing, and Cambodia launched a “Powered by Cambodia” Tech Sprint Day with practical AI tools for small businesses. Local Business Support: Bristol’s Vacant Commercial Property Grant helped bring 180 empty shops back into use, but the scheme ends in November; Massachusetts restored downtown funding and created new bond support for streetscapes and public spaces. Policy & Compliance Hits Small Firms: HMRC reminded UK side-hustlers that extra income over £1,000 may require Self Assessment by Oct 5. Business Climate Pressure: Hawaiʻi ranked last for business conditions, and Cyprus faces a jobs mismatch—AI use is high among people, but low among businesses. Community & Recognition: A Las Vegas Black-owned bookstore reopened on the Strip, and Wales coffee brand Tired Mums won Great Taste awards.