Big Tech & Capital Spending: Samsung says it spent nearly 90 trillion won ($59.2bn) on capex and R&D in 2025, topping global chipmakers. Payments & Deals: Nuvei is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Payoneer for about $2.7bn, aiming to combine merchant payments with Payoneer’s transfer network. UK Jobs & Fulfilment: Amazon confirmed £1bn+ investment in Northampton and Kettering, adding 4,000+ jobs and expanding logistics capacity. Startup Funding & Inclusion: Nigeria’s iDICE Startup Bridge onboarded 185 founders, backing digital and creative entrepreneurs with a $617m programme. Small Business Pressure: US NFIB data shows small-business optimism at the lowest since 2024 as inflation and uncertainty bite, with fewer owners planning capital spending. AI for Enterprises: LG CNS will deploy Anthropic’s Claude Enterprise across LG Group, pushing AI from pilots toward real operations. Climate Finance: Nigeria’s Alternative Bank partnered with the environment ministry for World Environment Day and is scaling green finance, including electric tricycles. Regulation Watch: Cyprus’ CySEC withdrew licences and started liquidations for multiple investment firms after advertising and compliance concerns. Infrastructure & Accessibility: A new analysis argues cities should treat accessibility as an economic investment, not just a compliance fix.