EV Incentives: Philippines President Marcos signed EO 121 launching the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (Evis), offering up to P15B in fiscal support per enrolled EV model to spur local hybrid and battery-electric production and parts manufacturing, with four slots available. Industrial AI Governance: Singapore’s AutomationSG unveiled the TIA-Ready framework to help manufacturers deploy industrial AI responsibly by starting from use cases, setting accountability, and adding governance controls before data and model work. Supply Chain Security: The FCC expanded equipment authorization rules to close a “component part loophole,” tightening restrictions on devices using logic-bearing hardware from Covered List entities and adding marketplace display obligations for FCC IDs. Packaging Materials Shift: Footprint and Qwarzo struck a deal to scale PE-free paper hot and cold cup systems using mineral-based coatings aimed at maintaining barrier performance while supporting recyclability/compostability. Energy & Grid Manufacturing: Sonoco is expanding wood reels manufacturing and assembly in Alabama and Texas to meet cable packaging demand tied to AI data centers and grid modernization. Trade Barriers: ECOWAS Parliament pushed to remove regional trade barriers after MSMEs and traders reported border bottlenecks, harassment, and limited finance access. Auto Reshuffle: Daimler Trucks North America will end Portland truck manufacturing by year-end, relocating production to the Carolinas and affecting about 375 jobs. Right to Repair: New EU rules from July 31 will require easier repairs for many electronics, including spare parts and technical info, even after warranty periods. Product Safety Gap: Consumer NZ says a UK-recalled toy with benzene was still purchasable via AliExpress, highlighting weak product safety coverage for online marketplaces.