Business Confidence: UK firms reported the most confident outlook since March, with Lloyds’ index rising to +53% as demand and investment sentiment improve. Economic Policy & Cost of Living: Malaysia’s PM announced Sept 1 measures including higher fuel subsidy eligibility, healthcare digitalisation funding, and a higher e-Invoicing threshold for MSMEs (now exempt under RM3m sales). Digital Health: Malaysia will add RM350m to expand the National Digital Health Ecosystem (PERSADA), pushing Electronic Medical Records and connectivity for faster, coordinated care. Public Health Access: New pharmacy density data warns rural/remote areas still face “pharmacy deserts,” threatening medication access as closures compound inequality. Disaster Costs: Nepal’s floods may require $4–$5bn to rebuild—around a tenth of the economy—after glacier collapse devastated towns, roads, and hydropower. Jobs vs Growth: Ghana’s recovery is improving on paper, but the World Bank says 56.4% still live in poverty, raising the question of whether growth is translating into jobs and incomes. Maritime Economy: Nigeria’s blue-economy ministry says reforms boosted agency revenue to N1.83tn in 2025, up 160% from 2023, citing digitisation and leak closures. Health System Reform: New Zealand coverage argues the real problem isn’t just funding—fragmented systems and disconnected digital tools prevent “one” functioning health system.