US-India Trade Talks: India-US negotiations hit a “plateau” as a final deal remains elusive, with a new US law raising the risk of up to 100% tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases and other delays including a Section 301 probe. US Trade Data: The US trade deficit widened 13.7% in August to $105.6bn, the biggest since before “Liberation Day” tariffs, as imports—especially AI-related hardware—outpaced exports. Regional Trade & Logistics: Lebanon is trying to plug Tripoli into a Gulf-backed regional trade network via rail, port and logistics, but Gulf investment so far has focused more on Syria. Malaysia Business & Policy: Khazanah’s Dana Impak says it has mobilised RM2.6bn to back 130 companies and 4,200 talents, while Budget 2027 expectations point to higher transport spending and potential job wins. Small Business Support: A free financial education workshop (CEED to Success) is set for Oct. 21 at Caldwell CC&TI, aiming to help entrepreneurs access financing and resources. Aviation Industry: Business aviation groups are pushing for changes to Europe’s emissions trading scheme, arguing proposed rules are unfair. Tech & Deals: Valsoft is acquiring Firebrand Group (publishing software and services) to expand its vertical-market software ecosystem.