Clean Energy IPO: China Resources New Energy is set to start trading on Shenzhen on July 2 after an IPO that could raise up to 24.5 billion yuan, the biggest Shenzhen listing and one of Asia’s largest this year—investors are clearly watching Beijing’s push for non-fossil power. Consumer Tech for Europe: As Europe swelters, Chinese makers are ramping up cooling products and redesigning for local living—Midea’s portable split air conditioner targets renters and older buildings with easier install. Trade & Tariffs: China plans a 73.5% preliminary tariff on Canadian pea starch from July 1, extending anti-dumping pressure in a wider Canada-China trade tug-of-war. Retail & Payments: India’s UPI goes live in Greece, expanding instant payments for cross-border users and reinforcing the global push for digital rails. Food & Household Impact: El Niño threatens India’s sugarcane harvest, raising odds of tighter global sugar supply and higher prices. Banking Lifestyle Perks: Bank Asia in Bangladesh is offering “Pay 1, Stay 2 Nights” privileges at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View Hotel until July 31. AI & Consumer Services: China Mobile set up a Token Office to scale AI services nationwide, moving from pilots to standardized offerings. Food Safety Trust: Nestlé said some parents won’t return to its infant formula after a recall, highlighting how trust rebuilds slowly in sensitive categories. Geopolitics Meets Supply Chains: China introduced export controls on 40 Japanese entities, adding friction that can ripple into consumer-facing electronics and industrial inputs. Credit Stress Signals: South Africa’s credit market shows diverging risk—bank and non-bank personal loans are moving differently as affordability pressures persist.