EU-Andorra/San Marino Deal: The EU Council has authorised the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming to deepen ties and expand participation in an enlarged internal market, with financial services access set to be gradual after assessments of regulatory and supervisory soundness. Andorra Telecom AI Push: Kenmei is developing intent-based agentic AI for network operations, backed by Telefónica, MasOrange and Andorra Telecom and partnering with Microsoft, as telcos race toward more autonomous networks. Cross-border Payments for SMEs: Statrys launched local account capabilities in the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark and Liechtenstein for Hong Kong SMEs, letting firms route payments via local networks and manage costs more directly. Visa-Free Travel Lists: Germany confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of 62 countries outside the EU/Schengen for up to 90 days in 2026, and the US, Canada and Cyprus also updated entry rules—relevant for business travel planning. Local Economy Spotlight: CEMA’s Farmers First initiative is boosting rural cash circulation and market access for cocoa and copra farmers in Vella Lavella, supporting small trade growth. Business Crime/Compliance Watch: A Guyana procurement dispute alleges key GTE contractors omitted details and missed defects, with calls for suspension or debarment under procurement rules.