Fuel Relief in the Philippines: The finance chief signed a resolution to remove excise taxes on LPG and kerosene to ease fuel costs as oil prices stay elevated. SME Cash-Flow Push (Malaysia): Malaysia’s task force is studying faster payments and more MSME financing via contract- and invoice-based options, including expanded guarantees and better payment governance. Government Finance Reform (Kuwait): Kuwait launched a program to upgrade integrity, transparency and governance in how government entities manage finances. Nepal Admin Coverage: With the PM away at the UNGA, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle will oversee daily administrative duties. Fertilizer Funding (Nepal): Rs 10 billion approved for chemical fertilizer supply, with tenders set to start to prevent planting-season shortages. Election Finance Enforcement (US): An ethics board fined an East Baton Rouge DA candidate for missing campaign finance reporting deadlines. MSME Invoice Financing (India): Credit guarantee cover for invoice financing on TReDS is now operational, aiming to widen working-capital access for micro and small firms. Crypto & Stablecoins: The ECB/ESCB backed expanding the stablecoin yield ban to cover crypto lending, borrowing and staking, while Binance agreed to buy a $100m Circle stake tied to a USDC promotion deal. Airline Under Watch (India): DGCA is scrutinizing SpiceJet’s operations and finances as the government extends support under an emergency credit scheme. Public Finance Oversight (UN/Africa): UN Secretary-General Guterres renewed calls for reform of the global financial architecture, warning of dysfunctional, unfair systems and pushing debt relief for vulnerable nations.