Energy & Industry: South Africa’s Ramokgopa secured fresh Chinese energy investment momentum in Beijing, including interest from major equipment makers and progress on Sasol’s green hydrogen design work plus an MoU on nuclear waste disposal. Cyber & M&A: Cyera agreed to buy Israeli AI security startup Oasis Security in a $1 billion deal, aiming to strengthen protection for non-human identities as AI agents spread. AI for Business: Gartner says most chief supply chain officers can’t yet prove AI ROI, pushing a “rightsized” change-management approach to link spending to outcomes. Small Business Policy: The UAE extended Small Business Relief for corporate tax through tax periods ending by Dec. 31, 2029, keeping the AED 3 million revenue threshold. Startups & Execution: Echelon Philippines returns Aug. 25-26 to move past AI hype toward practical deployment for founders, investors and policymakers. Jobs Watch: NFIB’s July report shows small-business hiring improved, with more owners reporting job openings they can’t fill. Markets: CIRO halted and resumed several Canadian listings, including trading halts for DIGI and WMS and resumption for JWEL and BLLG. Tech Infrastructure: Digital Realty pledged responsible data center growth in Texas as AI demand accelerates.