M&A: I Squared Capital is buying Australia’s oOh!media in a $735m deal, valuing the equity at about A$898m and lifting the offer with a cash premium. AI & Risk: A New Jersey business roundtable urged firms to build AI strategies before adopting tools, warning about cybersecurity, legal and data privacy risks while pairing governance with employee training. Payments & Inclusion: The Philippine central bank launched Direct Debit PH plus new InstaPay cash-in and higher business transfer limits, aiming for safer, faster, more interoperable payments. Local Disruption: Inglewood’s Inglewood Transit Connector plan would use eminent domain to tear down a shopping center, raising relocation concerns for 20+ small businesses. Energy & Jobs: Defense tech Mach Industries is weighing a Fort Worth manufacturing site that could create up to 1,000 jobs under a major incentives package. Business Environment: Nigeria’s central bank survey found high and multiple taxation is the top constraint for businesses, even after tax consolidation reforms. Retail Restructuring: Australia’s Proud Poppy Clothing entered voluntary administration but says it’s “business as usual.” Trade & Agriculture: US-China soybean ties were highlighted as a “ballast” for broader trade, even as recent disruptions have hit exports. Tech & Finance: Alphabet’s Google Cloud reported 82% revenue growth, fueling expectations for stronger next-quarter performance. Public Safety: Kansas City police are investigating another homicide after a man was shot at a business on Main Street.