Semiconductor Supply Chain: Air Liquide will invest $150m in Idaho to produce ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen and argon for AI-driven memory chip manufacturing, with operations due in 2028. Industrial Orders: L&T Heavy Engineering landed major global process-plant equipment orders, including Dangote-linked refinery and fertiliser expansions across Nigeria and Ethiopia. AI-Driven Output: Taiwan’s industrial and manufacturing output extended a 28-month growth streak, powered by AI infrastructure demand for semiconductors and advanced electronics. Trade & Compliance: The US imposed Section 301 forced-labour tariffs on 60 partners, while also cutting India’s proposed rate to 10% from 12.5% after labour-rule steps. Local Vaccine Manufacturing: Malaysia aims to start producing a PCV13 human vaccine locally by 2028 via technology transfer with Pharmaniaga. Sustainable Materials: Maharashtra approved its Bioplastics Policy 2026, targeting ₹25,000 crore investment and cutting PLA imports by 50%. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FSSAI suspended Rehaan Healthcare’s licence after severe hygiene and contamination findings. Logistics Expansion: DHL broke ground on a €63m logistics campus in Vietnam’s Hung Yen to support export-led manufacturing growth.