SMB Contracting Boost: Oregon will give small businesses priority in state contracting under a new rule effective July 1, aiming to keep investment local and strengthen a resilient local economy. MSME Export Push (India): India’s commerce minister says the country can hit a $1T export target by driving coordinated action across government, states, and industry—plus more testing and certification support to cut compliance costs for micro, small, and medium firms. Toy Industry Quality Upgrade: India plans modern testing facilities across toy manufacturing clusters via BIS and National Test House, with a push for skill centers and public-private partnerships to help MSMEs scale for domestic and global buyers. Local Livelihood Funding (Philippines): Parañaque City and DOLE delivered livelihood packages to 73 residents to start or expand small businesses through the city’s PESO. Digital Payments Pain Point (Nigeria): A report highlights how failed POS/ATM transactions can temporarily “disappear” money for customers, shifting the cost of payment glitches onto everyday users. Privacy vs Fraud Fight (Domains): GoDaddy is challenging an Indian court order that would end privacy-by-default for domain owners and require faster disclosure—raising stakes for legitimate small businesses running websites. SME Growth via Green Finance (Nigeria): UNDP and Lagos State urged more financing and market access for fashion, leather, and creative MSMEs to turn talent into jobs and exports.