Semiconductor Expansion (India): PM Modi inaugurated CG Semi’s Sanand OSAT plant in Gujarat, targeting 200 million chips annually and supporting a broader plan to have five semiconductor plants operational by end-2026, with exports to Japan, the US, and Europe. Semiconductor Security (India): India opened a high-priority investigation into a ransomware/data breach at Apple supplier Tata Electronics, raising concerns about stolen iPhone manufacturing and supply-chain secrets. Trade Policy (USMCA): The US said it will not extend the USMCA deal with Canada and Mexico, starting a process that could refresh terms or lead to annual reviews. Industrial Policy (Malaysia-US): Malaysia’s manufacturers urged the US to avoid blanket Section 301 forced-labour tariffs that could hit compliant firms and disrupt supply chains. Manufacturing & Compliance (Egypt): Egypt’s first smart lighting factory is set to start production in Q4 2026, aiming for rising local content and export markets. Auto Fuel Regulation (India): Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar defended E20 petrol, citing testing and large service data showing no ethanol-related engine or fuel-system issues. Supply Chain Innovation (India): India unveiled its first domestically made EXIM shipping container for Maersk under a container manufacturing scheme aimed at scaling output. Industrial Demand (France): France’s manufacturing output fell 1% in May, reversing prior growth and pointing to uneven demand across sectors. AI & Energy (Global): A report highlights how AI data-center power demand is reshaping copper and uranium outlooks for the 2026 energy transition. Regulatory/Quality (Maharashtra, India): Maharashtra FDA ordered an immediate stop and recall of three beauty creams after lab tests found mercury and lead above limits.