Rural Infrastructure Push (Sabah): Malaysia’s federal government is allocating RM4.06 billion for Sabah’s Rural Water Supply (BALB) project, with implementation delegated to the state to better match local needs and speed delivery. Competition & Investment (Kuwait): Kuwait’s National Competition Policy project is 96% complete, aiming to break monopoly restrictions, deter price-fixing, and improve market governance to boost foreign investment. Retail & Supply Shock (Russia): Ukraine’s drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses are damaging large parts of Russia’s retail logistics network, cutting sales for pickup-point operators and small businesses by around 50%. Consumer Safety (US): Hannaford is recalling specific deli and produce items due to potential salmonella contamination, with refunds available. Housing Market Cooling (Seattle): In Seattle’s Queen Anne, “wary” home shoppers are leaving the market in limbo as inventory takes longer to clear, signaling a shift from the recent seller-heavy pace. Energy Costs & Reliability (Michigan): Michigan regulators propose tighter reliability-linked incentives and penalties for DTE and Consumers Energy, which could affect how customers pay for grid performance. Electricity Delays (Maldives): Hulhumale Phase 3 power connections are being held up until a final land-use plan is approved, while STELCO prepares new generation capacity. Business Tech (AI for SMBs): Oracle and Google Cloud are integrating Gemini models into Oracle applications to help small businesses automate workflows and decision-making. Local Business Disruption (UK): Harwich businesses say roadworks are hurting access and parking, with some customers mistakenly believing venues are closed. Market Watch (Egypt): Egypt’s stock market added about EGP 167 billion in weekly market cap, pushing total value above EGP 4.1 trillion for the first time.