Malaysia Manufacturing Sales: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales value rose 9.1% y/y to RM175.0bn in April, led by electrical and electronics (+13.4%) and export-oriented industries (+9.6%), signaling continued demand strength. India Footwear Investment: TKG Taekwang won SEZ clearance for a Rs. 514 crore athletic footwear plant in Tamil Nadu, targeting ~14.98m pairs annually and 13,364 jobs. Qatar-China Insulation Push: Qatar Free Zones Authority signed MoUs to set up advanced cellular glass insulation manufacturing in Umm Alhoul, aiming to deepen GCC supply and localization. EV Policy Incentives (Tanzania): Tanzania’s 2026/27 budget proposes VAT exemptions for EV charging equipment and cuts EV import duty to 10%, plus talks on extra incentives for local assemblers. Renewables After Sugar Collapse (US): California Ethanol + Power is moving into construction at the Sugar Valley Energy campus, using state pre-development funding to restore jobs after the 2025 sugar plant closure. Supply Chain Caution: GEP’s index shows manufacturers are stockpiling and front-loading purchases across North America, Europe and Asia, raising concerns about resilience in H2 2026. Defense Industrialization (Cambodia): Cambodia says its military production is for self-defence and import substitution, with uniforms and protective gear now sourced domestically. Egypt Technical Textiles Deal: SCZONE inked a $27m first-phase technical textiles project in Port Said, targeting exports to US and Europe.