Semiconductor Boom: China’s CXMT (DRAM maker) rocketed over 500% on its Shanghai debut after an Asia’s-biggest IPO, vaulting it to the top of China’s market by valuation and underlining Beijing’s push for chip self-reliance. FMCG Earnings: Tata Consumer Products shares jumped after Q1 profit rose 29%, with brokers pointing to stronger branded execution and premiumisation. Snack Manufacturing: Lotte Wellfood started full-scale operations of a fourth Choco Pie line in India, lifting capacity by 33% to meet demand. Retail & Consumer Protection: India’s consumer affairs panel urged real-time takedowns of misleading food listings on e-commerce, citing gaps between regulators. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Zambia’s Kwacha strength hasn’t lowered prices, with “sticky downward” pricing keeping costs high for shoppers. Cross-border Tourism: The ASEAN–China Tourism Dialogue in Malaysia drew nearly 400 delegates to boost regional travel synergies. Hydrogen Tech Demo: India’s Advait Greenergy and China’s GuofuHee showcased a 5 MW alkaline electrolyzer for green hydrogen deployment. Gold Shopping Upgrade: Chow Tai Fook and CDFG introduced market-priced gold at Shanghai Pudong airport counters for more flexible duty-free buying. Critical Minerals Risk: The IEA warned China’s rare-earth export controls could threaten about $6.5T a year of downstream production globally.