SME Push in Malaysia: Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo says the digital economy is on track to hit 30% of GDP by 2030, with Budget 2027 support aimed at making AI affordable and easier for SMEs to adopt. SME Stress Test: Affin Bank’s Alan Tan warns 2027 could bring lagged effects from higher prices and supply-chain disruption, urging firms to hold working capital and cash buffers. Fresh Food Leadership: The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association names Paul Ziemnisky as its new president/CEO, betting on innovation as the fresh-food market evolves. AI for Retail Ops: A UK survey finds 35% of businesses use AI, but adoption is uneven—information/tech leads while wholesale & retail and construction lag. Drone Delivery Goes Mainstream: Uber Eats partners with Zipline for US autonomous drone deliveries, aiming to scale to dozens of cities and reach up to 1M deliveries a day by 2029. Consumer Trust on Beauty: Cliganic launches at UK natural retailer Planet Organic, leaning into simple, single-ingredient organic beauty. Packaging Compliance: Chemular introduces child-resistant packaging for nicotine pouches, designed to fit without major production changes. Post-World Cup Betting: South Africa’s betting market shifts from tournament acquisition to retention as operators compete year-round. Data Center Cost Fight: California advances data center bills as utilities and consumer groups clash over who pays for rapid AI-driven power demand. China Consumption Plan: China rolls out measures to boost county-level spending, targeting local retail upgrades and income growth. Small Business Survival Marketing: Dubai’s “Save Our Soap” community campaign helped a local soap maker sell 22,500 bars in three months.