Liechtenstein Development Fund & Skills Training: Liechtenstein is backing a Moldova vocational-education push for 18 years, funding lab upgrades, updated teaching materials, and teacher training via Moldova’s state and technical universities, with close private-sector links to help graduates move into the labour market. EU Digital Compliance for Business: The European Commission’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) would set a four-tier assurance framework for cloud sovereignty, add “open source first” procurement pressure, and could extend risk-assessment duties to private providers—aimed for final adoption in late 2027. Banking Tech Modernisation: Four Swiss cantonal banks (Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank, Basler Kantonalbank/Bank Cler, St. Galler Kantonalbank, Thurgauer Kantonalbank) are partnering with Avaloq to roll out upgraded mobile banking for about one million clients, including trading/portfolio tools, real-time alerts, and Apple/Google Pay. Tax Treaties for Investment: The Philippines is renegotiating and expanding double-tax agreements to attract foreign direct investment, with talks including Liechtenstein, alongside Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and others. Crypto Custody Shift: A look at crypto’s “boring backbone” highlights how custody providers are expanding influence as institutional demand grows. Travel & Border Friction: Heathrow warns Schengen travellers about extra queues from the Entry/Exit System (EES), while separate reporting shows how passport-rule mistakes can derail trips and add unexpected costs.