EU AI Push for SMEs: The European Commission launched a call for up to seven “AI Gigafactories,” backed by as much as €10bn public funding, aiming to give start-ups and smaller firms affordable access to high-end computing. Cross-Border Carbon Costs for Exporters: India’s commerce officials say the India-EU free trade deal includes a CBAM work plan to ease SME compliance, including verification rules and recognition of verifiers, plus a way to account for carbon prices paid in India. Digital Finance for Business Banking: SAP Fioneer rolled out a Cloud Accounting Subledger to help financial institutions handle multi-GAAP accounting in the cloud, targeting lower reconciliation effort and regulatory complexity. Germany-Linked Business Finance Signal: ING reported strong 2Q results, with lending growth in Germany and business banking momentum, reinforcing demand for banking services despite uncertainty. Water Infrastructure for Local Firms: Namibia’s pipeline replacement project highlights how reliable water supply supports households and small businesses—an example of infrastructure-driven operating stability. Legal/Investor Watch: Multiple securities class-action notices around Via Transportation underline ongoing risks for investors in tech-enabled transport firms.