Energy & Inputs: D&L Industries said crude and coconut oil prices have eased from peaks, helping offset weaker food demand as non-food plastics/packaging/construction customers stock up. Circular Manufacturing Policy: Qatar plans to shift 35% of factories to circular economy practices by 2030 under its National Manufacturing Strategy. Construction Efficiency: Wythe Windows co-CEO Darren Macri was named board president of the Passive House Network, pushing wider adoption of high-performance building standards. Aviation Decarbonization Reality Check: Iata warned the 2050 net-zero aviation goal is unlikely, citing slow SAF scale-up and policy gaps. Egypt Industrial Push: PM Madbouly inaugurated garment and textile expansions (Sahinler Egypt and Jade Textile) and a Coca-Cola Hellenic Egypt $35m PET bottle line, underscoring export-led manufacturing. Trade Disruption: Container rates surged on Asia-to-Europe and Asia-to-US lanes amid congestion and capacity tightness, raising costs for manufacturers and importers. Steel Cost Pressure: Bangladesh steel makers demanded rollback of a 17% industrial electricity tariff hike, warning higher rod costs and project slowdowns. Automation on the Shop Floor: BMW is piloting humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, building on a US trial. Semiconductor Capital: Japan’s Rapidus said IPA funding lifted total investment to $2.65bn as it scales 2nm logic manufacturing. AI Memory Deal: Nvidia and SK Hynix signed a multiyear partnership for next-gen AI memory and AI infrastructure. Corporate Moves: BRCK agreed to buy Jacksons, expanding into premium fencing and perimeter security systems.