SME Export Push: The Philippines’ Guimaras mangoes just made their first EU trip, landing in Spain via a 100kg test shipment meant to connect local farmers and SMEs to international buyers. Budget & Women-Led Growth: Bangladesh’s Women Entrepreneurs Association says the 2026-27 budget is “inclusive and realistic,” pointing to ICT funding for startups and women entrepreneurs. Digital Skills for SMEs: Nigeria’s NITDA and TikTok launched Digital Commerce Labs to train SMEs to sell online and reach bigger markets. Cross-Border Fintech Expansion: Kenya’s WapiPay secured Canada’s MSB licence, opening a regulated North America base for money transfers and digital-asset related services. Local Business Pressure: Cross River State entrepreneurs are protesting “multiple taxation” they say is strangling MSMEs. SMB Tech Buying Help: ReviewsAlly launched an evidence-based review platform for tools like VPNs and client portals, aiming for clearer testing and pricing. Community Commerce: Juneteenth events in Salt Lake City drew 60+ Black business vendors, with organizers calling it a top sales day for many owners. Policy Shock for Contracting: The U.S. SBA proposed changes to the 8(a) program could shift how “socially disadvantaged” status is handled, raising alarms for some minority-owned firms. Energy Reliability Hit: Ogun residents say a month-long blackout is disrupting households and small businesses, with complaints about poor communication from the utility.