AI Infrastructure Push (China): Bloomberg reports Beijing plans about 2 trillion yuan (~$295bn) over five years for a nationwide, interconnected AI data-center network, largely built by state firms and relying on domestic tech for at least 80%—a direct bid to narrow the gap with US AI hardware. Patent & Batteries (Asia): LG Energy Solution settles its two-year patent dispute with China’s Sunwoda via a licensing deal, ending lawsuits across Germany, China and South Korea. Fuel Retail Rules (India): India bans bulk petrol and diesel purchases at retail pumps for 90 days, capping high-speed diesel at 200 litres per customer/vehicle per day to curb diversion amid West Asia supply shocks. E-commerce Oversight (China): Beijing’s market regulator summons major platforms over irregular 618 promotions, including unclear subsidy claims and incomplete disclosure of merchant info. Consumer Tech & Retail (India/China): Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates PM Modi on record tenure, while Chinese home appliance makers are using the FIFA World Cup to boost global brand visibility. Corporate Restructuring (India): Opendoor winds down India operations, shifting about 250 roles back to the US as it restructures around AI and customer proximity. Energy & Budget Pressure (India): Reports say India may miss its fiscal deficit target for the first time since the pandemic as Iran-linked oil costs raise subsidy and spending needs.