Semiconductor Strategy: Penang’s draft 2040 plan aims to move beyond assembly/testing into chip design, system architecture and prototype development, targeting ASEAN semiconductor-design leadership by 2040 while boosting R&D and commercialization. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FSSAI is pushing corrective actions across food business operators after notices on misleading claims, non-standard products and label violations, including delistings and packaging changes. Packaged Food Innovation: PepsiCo India rolls out Lay’s Hot Chips Style Asian Fiery Chilli in South India, priced in small packs for quick-commerce and retail, leaning into regional meal pairings. EV Charging Sourcing: China-based Feyree highlights how buyers choose between one-stop EV charger manufacturers and single-product specialists, plus a checklist for verifying AC charger suppliers (certifications, engineering depth, and OEM/ODM fit). Retail & Remittances: LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar runs “India Utsav 2026” with Indian food and shopping deals, while Qatar Post launches PosTransfer to send money to UPI-enabled Indian bank accounts. Consumer Tech Policy: The US tells Apple to avoid sourcing memory chips from Chinese firms as AI-driven demand tightens supply and raises component costs. Automotive Market Shift: Chinese automakers are increasingly building in Africa—Chery’s acquisition of Nissan’s plant near Pretoria signals a push toward EV and hybrid production closer to customers. Trade Compliance: Singapore’s MTI says firms transshipping via the city must accurately declare origin after a US report flagged “transshipment” risks.