Smart Cockpit Supply: Pateo says it’s been selected by a leading NEV maker to supply its 8397 cockpit platform, extending a multi-platform deal across Qualcomm and Huawei ecosystems for next-gen in-car interaction and “Physical AI.” Robotics & Smart Manufacturing: LimX Dynamics is setting up a Hefei regional HQ and national smart manufacturing center, adding a robot production base, R&D, and scenario training. Industrial Policy Push: India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal courts Japanese investment in manufacturing, AI, semiconductors, batteries and energy, with Uttar Pradesh positioned as a key partner hub. Solar Supply Chain Gap: NITI Aayog warns India’s PV expansion still depends on imports for key upstream inputs like wafers and polysilicon, with China dominating cell/module imports. Tax Reform for Industry: Malaysia’s manufacturers back adding GST-style input tax credits to its SST to cut tax-on-tax costs and speed refunds for exporters and capital-intensive firms. Robotics IPO Surge: Unitree’s shares jump about 460% on Shanghai’s Star Market debut as it plans more R&D and manufacturing infrastructure. Defense Industrial Bottleneck: Europe’s ammo ramp-up hits a cotton-linter shortage needed for nitrocellulose propellants, limiting how fast 155mm output can grow. Energy & Materials Innovation: Phenogy and HD Advanced Technologies plan to develop and industrialize sodium-ion battery cells in Europe, with HDAT handling manufacturing of complete energy storage systems. Cement Price Pressure: Tanzania orders cement makers to cut prices and improve supply within eight days after shortages push bag prices sharply higher.