EV Supply Surge: Tata Motors says EV bookings jumped 2–2.5x after West Asia conflict and plans to lift EV output capacity 50% to 15,000 units/month, but warns component suppliers must ramp fast. Semiconductor Policy: The EU is preparing emergency powers to intervene in chip supply chains during shortages, including forcing contract overrides, as Europe worries about reliance on Taiwan and geopolitical leverage. China Manufacturing: A Reuters poll expects China’s factory activity to stay flat in May as weak demand and cost pressures bite. Quality & Compliance: The US FDA flagged data integrity, manufacturing and maintenance lapses at Dabur’s plant, including falsified records and contamination risks. Regulatory Recall: Maxi-Cosi recalls China-made baby car seat bases after a safety indicator can show “green” even when not fully attached. Industrial Expansion: Blue Origin announces a $600M Florida Rocket Park expansion with an 830,000 sq ft upper-stage manufacturing facility and 500 aerospace jobs. Trade & Markets: HKPC and DHL co-host an SME forum on global expansion, citing tariffs, customs complexity and logistics costs as top barriers. Sustainability Materials: AGC completes UL 2809 third-party verification for recycled fluorine content in AFLAS™ FFKM used in semiconductors. Cartel Case: A Singapore shipping/container executive takes leave to fight US price-fixing charges tied to pandemic-era container production limits.