Tax Change Watch (Australia): Australia’s CGT overhaul from July 1, 2027 could turn valuations into a major tax battleground for property and business owners, because future gains will face a new inflation-based system and a higher minimum tax rate—raising the stakes for how assets are valued at the switch. SME Growth & Regulation (South Korea): Korea reports nearly 8.5M SMEs in 2024 and a nominee for the SME ministry vows deregulation and faster help for startups, promising to prevent shutdown-style disasters from repeating. AI + Customer Trust (Australia): The ACCC warns AI is making “ghost” online stores and fake reviews easier to generate, pushing shoppers to verify legitimacy beyond looks. Retail Leasing Relief (Australia): A federal consultation aims to simplify retail tenancy rules—rent reviews and dispute resolution included—to reduce red tape for small businesses expanding across jurisdictions. Payments & Loyalty (Singapore): Rewardz launches VYBE, an employee perks subscription built for SMEs to compete on retention without big HR budgets. Small Business Survival Stories: A Papua New Guinea piece highlights why many SMEs stall—owners often need practical training in cash flow, bookkeeping, budgeting, taxes, and staffing. Local Business Pressure (Perth): D’One Sushi in Byford plans to close in November after a 60% rent hike makes the lease financially untenable. Community Commerce (Iowa): Iowa City’s flea market with 25+ vendors shows how student-run events can boost local makers and second-hand shopping.