Semiconductor Push (India): India’s Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay to build a full chip ecosystem, from design and fabs to packaging, materials, equipment and talent. Semiconductor Push (US/Taiwan): TSMC pledged an extra $100B to expand U.S. capacity in Arizona, lifting total U.S. investment to $265B, as AI-driven demand keeps accelerating. Solar Manufacturing (Oman): Oman’s investment authority backed a 6GW solar cell and 3GW solar module manufacturing push, aiming to deepen domestic clean-energy supply chains. Solar Supply Chain (China): SSI awarded its first traceability certification to a Chinese polysilicon plant, adding ESG and provenance tracking across the solar value chain. Industrial Automation & Logistics (Malaysia): Jabil opened an AI-enabled Intelligent Logistics Hub in Penang with autonomous robots and improved inventory traceability. Defense Manufacturing (UK): Babcock and Supacat completed the 123 Jackal 3 tactical vehicle order for the British Army. Cement Expansion (India): Dalmia Bharat laid the foundation for a ₹3,100 crore Kadapa cement plant targeting 80%+ renewable power and commissioning by FY28 Q3. Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: CISA urged software vendors to formalize coordinated vulnerability disclosure programs with security researchers. Vehicle Recall (South Africa): Ford recalled certain 2026 Transit/Transit Custom/Tourneo Custom vehicles over a transmission defect affecting first gear and reverse.