Geopolitics & Markets: Asian stocks slid after Iran and the US exchanged strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, adding risk to global trade and tech sentiment. Trade Policy: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged countries to defend free trade and oppose punitive tariffs, arguing ASEAN must stay engaged and independent. Middle East Business: Qatar’s Awqaf authority issued 2025 zakat share ratios for 45 listed companies, helping investors calculate obligations. Corporate & Consumer: Not Just Travel promoted Emma Holliday to head of trade, while the Natural Wood Floor Company launched a hybrid-lacquered engineered oak range for homes and commercial spaces. Small Business & Regulation: The UK government update lets smaller firms opt out of publishing profit-and-loss accounts, aiming to reduce privacy and commercial risk. Construction Disruption: New Orleans French Quarter businesses fear spillover from long-running water-main work, with some already forced to close. Trade & Infrastructure: Türkiye plans AI-backed customs gate upgrades on the Syria border to speed cross-border flows. Energy & Payments: Egypt cleared arrears to oil and gas partners, aiming to restore investor confidence and unlock more upstream activity. Tech & Semiconductors: TSMC reported May 2026 net revenue of about $13.25B, up 30% year-on-year. Business Growth & Skills: A US program in Louisiana is paying students to attend trade school classes, offering $1,000 and job-ready training.