AI & Skills Push in India: PM Modi used Independence Day to roll out “Viksit Bharat 2047,” including AI training for 1 crore youth and plans for AI education from Class 6 in Karnataka, plus AI hubs and a proposed public AI university. Youth-Led Circular Economy: Ghana urged young entrepreneurs to drive the circular economy “from ideas to action,” while a Ghanaian co-founder of DEECOM Nutrifoods stressed business models that make sustainability pay. Women Entrepreneurship Gains (Afghanistan): Afghanistan’s women’s chamber says women with official business licences have more than quadrupled in five years, though market access and finance remain hurdles. Tech Funding Watch (China): Jiangsu Eyou Robot Technology raised 200M yuan in Series B with orders in hand, while ModuTech secured tens of millions in pre-A to scale tactile perception tech. SMB Payments & Compliance: Apple proposed up to 15% commissions on external app purchases, with a lower rate for its Small Business Program—testing how court-ordered competition plays out. Trade & Supply Chain Reality Check: Drone tariffs up to 100% may boost domestic momentum, but key materials (magnets, batteries) still rely heavily on China. Local Business Development (Malaysia): Terengganu plans earlier transit-oriented development around six ECRL stations, aiming for Phase 1 operations in December. Investor Legal Alerts: Multiple Rosen Law Firm notices highlight securities class action deadlines tied to companies including Ensign, PROCEPT, UWM, and HDFC Bank.