SMB Tech & Growth: Mianro Systems launched “AI Business in a Box,” aiming to bundle lead handling, marketing automation, CRM, reviews, and websites so small firms stop juggling disconnected tools. Local Planning & Property: Plans were lodged for sports facilities (padel and pickleball) on vacant grassland in Eden Business Park, showing how business parks keep evolving. Business Costs Pressure (UK): The British Chambers of Commerce says government policy has lifted average firm expenses by 70% in a decade, warning the “cost of business crisis” is pricing SMEs out of growth. Politics & Small Business (NZ): Labour leader Chris Hipkins unveiled more AI and startup support for small businesses, pushing back on Luxon’s earlier “be adult” comments. Trade & Industry: South Korea’s trade ministry met firms on how new US polysilicon tariffs will hit supply chains, promising targeted support. Energy & Finance: South Australia’s ZEN Energy is headed to liquidation, with the state assessing how much it’s owed. Food & Commodities: CIMB raised 2026-27 crude palm oil forecasts on supply risks, El Niño conditions, and biodiesel demand. Media Business Model: Trump Media is winding back expansion and doubling down on Truth Social, selling faster access to the president’s posts.