Philippines Tax Relief: The House Ways and Means Committee approved raising the personal income tax-free ceiling to ₱350,000 (from ₱250,000) and exempting microenterprises from the 2% Minimum Corporate Income Tax, a move aimed at giving small businesses more breathing room. UAE Corporate Tax: The UAE extended small-business corporate tax relief for firms up to Dh3 million revenue until Dec. 31, 2029, helping startups cut compliance costs and preserve cash for hiring and growth. Metro Wage Fight: In Metro Manila, a P85 daily wage hike faces a temporary restraining order after companies challenged it—raising fresh uncertainty for small employers and workers. Canada Flood Recovery: Manitoba’s Highway 10 reopened after weeks of flooding damage, easing access for local shops and reducing spillover traffic on municipal roads. PNG Power Push: Hela’s Yangome solar project is set for commissioning Sept. 16, aiming to bring more reliable electricity to businesses and schools. SME Support Funding (US): Southwest Michigan won a $930,000 grant to expand entrepreneur coaching and capital-readiness support through regional hubs. Retail Compliance Costs (UK): Scotland’s proposed vape display and storage rules could hit local shops with major new costs, even as industry groups warn enforcement must target illicit sellers. Brand Protection Online: Temu outlined how it screens and monitors listings to protect brands, including proactive checks before and after products go live. Cybersecurity for SMBs: A report highlights how breaches often start with stolen or reused credentials—an urgent reminder for small firms to tighten logins and access controls. Local Permits Pressure (Canada): Vancouver Farmers Market is asking the city to shift from annual permits to long-term recognition, arguing the current system adds uncertainty for hundreds of small vendors. AI for SMBs: A new framework urges businesses to build an AI roadmap before buying tools, warning that many failed AI pilots come from poor sequencing rather than bad software.