Trade & Exports: The Philippines’ DTI expects export growth to beat forecasts as goods exports rose nearly 13% to $54.92B in Jan–July, led by electronics, while service exports climbed 4%—a sign demand is holding even as global slowdown fears linger. SME Growth & Packaging: Malaysia’s WAWASANITA plans a food manufacturing and packaging hub to help kerepek makers scale internationally under a single brand, starting with Turkey. Music as an Export Industry: New Zealand’s music sector launches a seven-point election manifesto urging support for copyright, AI rules, education, venues and touring to help artists capture more global value. Brand Content at Scale: Let’z Talk rolls out a managed video service that turns internal conversations into consistent employer-brand and leadership content. Privacy & Smart Glasses: Meta steps up a PR push with new privacy settings after backlash over “pervert glasses,” including a capture LED and enforcement against misuse. Data & Security: Extortion group FulcrumSec claims it stole 86GB from Manchester Airports Group, raising questions about exposed credentials and customer data. Local Commerce Spotlight: Croma launches “Ghar Banta Hai Croma Se” to position electronics as part of everyday Indian home life, not just big-ticket buying.