China Skills Push: China plans to support at least 3 million industrial workers with skills upgrading by 2030, targeting a bigger pipeline of master artisans and innovation studios. Humanoid Robots Export Bet: A new report says China’s humanoid robot industry is scaling fast, with 40,000+ shipped in H1 2026, and manufacturers now eyeing Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia as US curbs bite. Solar Supply Chain Materials: India’s solar module makers are driving demand for better encapsulants as the market shifts toward TOPCon/HJT/BC, with one supplier targeting 10 GW of encapsulants capacity by year-end. EV Charging & Grid Hardware in Telangana: Trinity Cleantech showcased a bioethanol-powered 150 kW off-grid EV charger and packaged substation solutions at an India energy event, aligning with plans to expand charging networks. Manufacturing Policy & Compliance: Egypt launched a unified digital platform for industrial investment services, including AI-assisted feasibility studies and complaint tracking with performance dashboards. Cybersecurity for Factories: US agencies warn AI-assisted attacks are targeting Siemens S7 PLCs used in critical manufacturing and utilities. Trade Facilitation: Malaysia set up an RCEP Business Advisory Council network to help firms address practical hurdles and boost agreement usage. Workforce & Safety: Police in Mumbai rescued 13 minors from an imitation jewellery manufacturing unit, highlighting ongoing child-labour risks in informal production. Industrial Expansion: SEKISUI Modular Solutions opened a Burlington, Canada operation to manufacture steel-frame modular building systems, aiming to grow headcount to about 100 by 2030. Quality & Reliability in Outdoor Displays: A DOOH LED supplier highlights weatherproofing and compliance documentation as key to outdoor deployment reliability.