US Tariffs & Forced-Labour Rules: The USTR set new 10–12.5% tariffs under Section 301 on imports from 60 countries, with Cambodia’s 10% rate seen as a competitiveness boost versus Vietnam/China at 12.5%. Green Manufacturing: Honda Malaysia launched a RM14m solar PV plus 5.8MWh battery storage system at its plant, targeting lower-carbon output. Local Industrial Growth: Mansfield approved major expansion incentives for Newman Technology, backing a $74m project and 70 new jobs. Battery & Materials Supply Chains: Primetals won a China order for aluminium foil mill tech for lithium-ion battery foil, while Trump’s plan would cut primary aluminium tariffs for firms investing in US smelters. Electrified Heavy Equipment: LiuGong broke ground on Indonesia’s electric heavy equipment factory, aiming for 5,000 battery-electric loaders/excavators per year from 2027. AI on the Factory Floor: Shanghai Electric showcased embodied intelligence and smart-factory solutions at WAIC, and Chinese sewing robots are being tested in garment plants. Food Safety Enforcement: India’s FSSAI suspended Rehaan Healthcare’s licence after a low compliance score and serious hygiene failures. Defense Manufacturing: Poland proposed a US–Poland–Ukraine Patriot interceptor production framework focused on secure manufacturing sites.