Aviation Supply Chain Showcase: China’s International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing put aviation materials and core forgings in the spotlight, with firms touting links to Airbus and support for C919/C909 components. Battery Swapping for Freight: CATL and Octopus Energy launched a Europe battery-swapping JV for electric heavy goods vehicles, targeting UK hubs in 2027 and scaling to 30+ sites by 2035. Auto Export Push: Volkswagen began selling China-sourced VW and Jetta models in Uzbekistan, with the China unit running the export market and plans for SKD assembly in Tashkent. Robotaxi Expansion: WeRide teamed with Geely Farizon and Hong Kong operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings to build a right-hand-drive robotaxi, with Hong Kong as the first deployment market. EV Policy Shift in Malaysia: Malaysia tightened EV import rules from July 1, pushing the market toward more localized manufacturing as CBU imports face higher cost and power thresholds. Biopharma Sales Footprint: Samsung Biologics plans its first European sales office in Amsterdam as it maps next steps for Plant 6. Local Health Manufacturing: Kenya launched a 2026–2030 local manufacturing strategy to cut reliance on imported pharma and vaccines. Semiconductor Momentum: SK Hynix overtook Samsung in market value on HBM memory strength tied to the AI chip boom. Industrial Safety: A major fire at a match factory in Tamil Nadu destroyed machinery and raw materials worth over ₹1 crore.