Consumer Media Shift: A new Philippines Digital News Report finds people aren’t just moving platforms—they’re consuming less news overall, with TV, newspapers, radio and news websites all down sharply since 2020 while social media stays flat. SMB Tools for Back-Office Work: Jupid’s AI accountant is now built into Halper, aiming to let solopreneurs handle bookkeeping, accounting and taxes without switching apps. Sustainable Payments Push: PNB is partnering with Zaggle to launch biodegradable co-branded twin credit cards on Visa and RuPay, targeting Gen Z and Millennials in India’s underpenetrated credit card market. Retail Demand Watch: Bank of America says Flipkart and Myntra are holding up despite worries about consumer spending, with no sign of weakening e-commerce shipments or value-commerce demand. Health & Beauty Caution: A study highlights potential health risks from plastics and additive chemicals in personal care products and packaging, urging dermatologists to steer patients toward fewer products when possible. Real Estate Legal Fight: Northwest MLS is pressing fraud and consumer-protection claims against Compass as Washington’s private-listing rules take effect. Food & Home Trends: Dunelm is leaning into striped homeware as a 2026 comeback trend, from curtains to rugs and lamps.