Philippines–US Investment: The Management Association of the Philippines backed the Pax Silica AI hub but demanded safeguards for national interest, sovereignty, and measurable benefits for Filipinos. Food & Supply Chains: Arizona’s Waste Not marked 40 years of rescuing fresh food with 80+ business partners, cutting waste while feeding community members. Retail Turnarounds: Botswana retailer Choppies is highlighted as a turnaround case after exiting South Africa and Zimbabwe to restore profitability. Corporate Results: Vista Group lifted 2026 revenue guidance after a strong half-year, citing gains in its Vista Cloud enterprise share and new payments traction. Local Business Impact: Outback NSW firms say inaccurate “Live Traffic” updates are deterring tourists and hitting sales. Pakistan Trade & Investment: A US business delegation wrapped a two-day Karachi visit with SIFC support, pitching projects from industrial parks to ports and a financial centre. Pakistan Imports: Spices imports rose 13.56% in FY25–26 to 221,271 tons worth $260.155m. Kuwait Regulation: Kuwait issued a decree-law targeting commercial concealment, tightening licensing rules and penalties. AI & Growth: Taiwan’s economy grew 12.9% in Q2, driven by AI-linked export demand. Nonprofit Finance: Bridging Virginia is pushing debt financing for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to expand capacity beyond grants. Labor Disruption: WestJet flight attendants went on strike over pay, canceling hundreds of flights.