Regulatory Pressure on Fuel Labeling (India): India’s Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking mandatory, uniform labeling of the exact ethanol percentage on every petrol dispensing nozzle and on fuel invoices, plus a public vehicle-compatibility database for E20 and an expert committee review of real-world impacts. Semiconductor Supply Outlook (China): Goldman Sachs analysis says China’s advanced-chip supply deficit could shrink to 34% by 2035 as domestic production scales, though lithography remains a key bottleneck. Battery Safety Milestone (US/Asia): California startup Unigrid’s sodium-ion batteries reportedly cleared major Hyundai safety tests, positioning sodium-ion as a compelling alternative to lithium-ion for thermal-risk concerns. Industrial Power Accountability (Nigeria): Nigeria’s federal government is investigating alleged electricity theft and unaccounted losses along the Ikorodu–Sagamu industrial corridor, citing 100MW losses and N120bn annual revenue impact. AI for Factory Hardware (Global): Anthropic unveiled a framework letting AI agents operate physical lab and manufacturing equipment like microscopes and robotic arms for autonomous workflows. Local Manufacturing Expansion (US): Winterville Machine Works in North Carolina is expanding with a $100,000 state grant, aiming to renovate its facility and add nine jobs. Competition Policy Shift (Pakistan): Pakistan’s Supreme Court urged the Competition Commission to focus on competition advocacy to prevent anti-competitive behavior, not just penalties.