Nuclear & Energy Tech: China connected Unit 3 of the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant to the grid, advancing its homegrown Hualong One build and boosting clean output for Hainan’s energy needs. US Workforce & Supply Chain: The Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor Tech Hub, led by the University of Wyoming’s Manufacturing Works, won U.S. Commerce funding to speed next-gen reactor commercialization and strengthen regional supplier capacity. AI-Driven Power Demand Debate: In the Philippines, lawmakers are challenging Pax Silica’s New Clark City data-center/AI plan, warning it could strain national electricity and be used to justify modular nuclear imports. Industrial Policy: Haryana unveiled an MSME and export promotion policy targeting Rs 55,000 crore in manufacturing investment, 5 lakh jobs, and export growth via subsidies, clusters, and faster approvals. EV Manufacturing Moves: BMW starts 2027 i3 sedan production in Munich in August 2026 as the plant shifts to EV-only output; SWITCH Mobility secured 650 electric bus orders for Mumbai and Pune deployments. Food Safety Enforcement: India’s FSSAI suspended Switz Foods’ licence after inspections found unhygienic conditions, pest infestation, and poor sanitation, ordering a shutdown until fixes are made. Defense Manufacturing: Nigeria’s CDS backed local defence production at DICON, while Benue police arrested suspects in an illegal firearms manufacturing case and recovered AK-47s and pistols. Regional Manufacturing Growth: Royal Enfield reported a 38% jump in July domestic sales and announced Rs 1,225 crore for a new Andhra Pradesh motorcycle plant.