SME Finance Boost (Indonesia): Indonesia earmarked Rp300 trillion (about $16.7bn) for micro-enterprise financing via the KUR scheme, with Rp167 trillion already disbursed to MSMEs by mid-2026. Community Banking (Ghana): Ghana’s rural banking programme has grown into a GHS26bn sector with 147 licensed institutions, ~1,000 branches and 8m+ customers, as the central bank shifts the model toward “community banks” beyond rural areas. Home Services Lead Gen (US): Rizen Estimates launched a booked appointment service for roofing/remodeling/HVAC contractors, aiming to replace shared leads with pre-qualified, calendar-ready estimate appointments. Local Retail Disruption (India-admin Kashmir): Quick commerce is starting to land in Kashmir, raising questions about how instant delivery will reshape local shopping habits, labour conditions and the retail economy. Green Mobility (Australia): Sunwin Bus showcased zero-emission bus tech at Australasia’s expo, pushing battery-electric options for Australia’s fleet transition. SME Growth Funding (US): Google donated $800,000 in Muskogee County to schools and nonprofits, including Main Street Muskogee and the local SBDC, to support education and small-business programs. Policy Fight (US SBA): Senators Markey and Hirono opposed a proposed SBA rule change to the 8(a) programme, warning it would harm underserved small businesses. SME Confidence (US): The US Chamber’s Small Business Index held near-flat in Q2 2026 (66.5), with inflation still the top worry. Women in Business (Southern Africa): A spotlight on the wine industry argues women drive the sector but remain underrepresented in ownership and leadership, limiting wealth creation. Food Safety Hit (UK): A Birmingham takeaway was prosecuted after a dead mouse and rodent droppings were found, adding pressure on small operators already facing tough trading conditions.