Cross-Border Trade Rules: APEC is pushing to cut the cost and complexity of resolving cross-border commercial disputes, especially for SMEs hit by mismatched courts and slow enforcement as digital contracts and AI reshape deals. Clean Energy for Industry: Zimbabwe’s ISA meeting in Victoria Falls set a bold Africa target of 200 gigawatts of solar over five years, aiming to move from scattered projects to industrial-scale power that creates jobs and value. SME Support Overhaul: South Korea plans to streamline 232 SME programs (cutting/merging/abolishing) to free up 4 trillion won, targeting overlap and low-impact subsidies so funds reach higher-growth firms. AI + Small Business: TRM Labs named a new APAC policy head to tackle AI-enabled scams and help regulators build enforcement and compliance tools as fraud volumes surge. SMB Tech & Funding: Pay.com.au’s PayRewards raised $39M to expand a loyalty platform for small businesses in the US, while Generalist’s $200M robotics funding lifts its valuation to $3B. Tourism Capacity Push: Fiji is adding hotel rooms with two new resorts, betting on jobs and spillover for local suppliers and small businesses. Aviation Training Deal: FlightSafety agreed to acquire Acron’s commercial training solutions business, expanding simulator and training services globally. SME Risk Watch: A cyberattack disrupted Hachette Australia distribution, leaving bookstores short on stock ahead of peak season.