SME Tax Relief Push: Philippines’ Ledac agenda for the 20th Congress includes tax relief for small businesses, a tax amnesty, and steps aimed at lowering electricity costs by cutting system loss charges. SME Support via HR Tech: MedleyHR launches a self-serve HR and payroll platform for India’s MSMEs, adding a permanent free plan for firms up to 10 employees. Energy Cost Help for Small Firms: EDF Small Business and Heliotec start a four-month trial for 1,000+ customers, using AI energy intelligence to deliver practical, site-level savings guidance. Local Business Recognition: Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst names Present Company (Audubon County) Small Business of the Week, highlighting long-running Main Street impact. Growth Capital for Agribusiness: Philippines’ Management Association meeting spotlights “farm to global markets” value chains, with lessons on attracting investment and helping local small businesses scale. Governance for AI & Identity: Regula rolls out an AI Identity Readiness Scorecard to help organizations gauge readiness for AI-assisted identity verification and fraud risk. Cybersecurity Pressure on SMBs: JPMorgan warns AI is shrinking the time attackers need to exploit software flaws, raising urgency for faster defenses. Local Rules Affect Street Sellers: San Francisco expands enforcement under a vendor permitting law aimed at curbing suspected stolen goods, reshaping how permitted vendors operate. Jobs via New Manufacturing: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announces Qualis Engineered Plastics, targeting 30+ jobs in Southwest Indiana.