EV Manufacturing Incentives: Francisco Motors in the Philippines is pitching a ~$100M plan to build two electric jeepney models using locally produced components, aiming to compete on manufacturing under the government’s EV incentive program. Tariff Pressure on Pharma Inputs: Pakistani medicine makers are urging a review of customs classification disputes after concerns that higher duties on drug raw materials could raise costs and disrupt supply. Med-Tech Localization: India’s PM Modi points to expanding domestic medical device manufacturing—via PLI, Medical Device Parks and R&D support—as it cuts import dependence and builds a stronger med-tech ecosystem. Grid Storage Scale-Up: Peak Energy selected Sacramento for the U.S.’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility, a $71M system-assembly plant targeting early-2027 output. Autonomous Mobility Hub: Qatar is moving autonomous and electric mobility from pilots to a regional manufacturing and export hub, leveraging free zones and driverless robotaxi trials. Opioid Settlements: Nebraska finalized settlements with eight generic opioid manufacturers, funding opioid remediation and adding promotion/monitoring restrictions. Aviation Output Watch: Airbus delivered 67 aircraft in July, still behind its monthly pace amid Pratt & Whitney engine supply delays. Food Safety Recall: Hannaford recalled six deli and produce items after a jalapeno supplier’s salmonella-related recall. Textile Process Innovation: BW Converting will demo its Baldwin TexCoat G4 precision spray finishing system at Guatemala’s Apparel Sourcing Show. Carpet Materials Validation: Barmag and Object Carpet validated BICO BCF bicomponent yarn in carpet BCF production, pointing to more volume and recycling-friendly concepts.