SME Export Push: Malaysia’s MIHAS 2026 is backing women exporters through the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative, with MATRADE saying it will add networking and financing for micro, small and medium firms. Farmer Support: Sri Lanka’s LOLC Finance rolled out “Govi Diri Danamuthu,” bringing farmers together in Monaragala for practical training on productivity, pests, water use and cash flow. Green Jobs & Industry: Kenya marked World Bamboo Day with a push to turn bamboo into a strategic resource for restoration, climate action and livelihoods, alongside a national bamboo expo. Disaster Relief for Local Business: Kauai small businesses are urging tourists to return after Hurricane Lowell, warning that delays are already forcing layoffs and hurting demand. SME Credit Access: Togo plans an SME financing portal by end-2026 to help small firms submit better loan applications directly to banks and microfinance lenders. Tourism & Trade: The China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning, with officials framing upgrades to trade rules as a boost for business and investment, including SMEs. Local Jobs via Big Tourism: South Africa’s first Club Med resort opened in KZN, with Ramaphosa citing jobs and supplier opportunities for local enterprises. Tech for Small Firms: Standard Bank says banks must do more than fund SMEs—using their infrastructure and expertise to help owners make smarter expansion decisions. Credit for Storm-Hit Businesses: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore asked the U.S. SBA for disaster loans for Anne Arundel County businesses affected by the Empire Towers emergency.