Trade & Investment: Indonesia is training officials from Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia on trade facilitation, export development and SME empowerment, aiming to deepen South-South investment links. Rwanda–Pakistan Business Ties: Pakistan’s embassy in Rwanda hosted a B2B/G2B session to explore new trade and investment cooperation, with an invitation for Rwandan firms to join Pakistan’s Karachi Trade Expo. Digital Finance: I&M Bank’s “digital fast” push is driving retail account openings across East Africa, with 85% of retail accounts now opened digitally using national ID and smartphone onboarding. Cross-border Payments: Upesi launches a zero-fee outbound transfers campaign targeting over Sh1bn in transactions across eight corridors, including Rwanda, to cut costs for SMEs and importers. Food Systems: Stakeholders in Kigali urged evidence-driven, inclusive food system reforms to strengthen resilience and give smallholders and informal traders a stronger voice. Health & Business Events: WHX Nairobi 2026 wrapped up with 8,500+ professional visits and 250+ exhibitors, highlighting local manufacturing and scalable digital health as next growth priorities. Security & Compliance: Rwanda-linked regional headlines also include major drug interdictions abroad, underscoring ongoing risks around international trade routes.