Apple iPhone 18 launch in India: Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders in India (from Sep 12) with sales starting Sep 18, pricing the Pro at ₹1,64,900 and Pro Max at ₹1,79,900, plus bank cashback and up to six months No Cost EMI for eligible cards. Smartwatch upgrade: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 also launched in India with new health features and starting prices of ₹56,900 (Series 12) and ₹1,09,900 (Ultra 4). Retail finance push: Citi is preparing tokenized-deposit cross-border transfers for Japanese corporate customers, aiming to move foreign currency instantly even outside traditional banking hours. Energy & fuels: India is looking to expand biofuel use (ethanol blends and flex-fuel cars) as crude supply risks push oil prices higher. China banking support: China injected $76bn into major state banks to shore up lending capacity amid a slowing economy. EU procurement tilt: The European Commission proposed tighter public procurement rules that can favor EU suppliers over China in certain cases. Food policy in India: FSSAI’s push for bold front-of-pack warning labels on high fat/salt/sugar packaged foods targets rising child obesity and diabetes. Japan convenience culture goes local: Hako Hako plans to bring Japanese konbini-style food and culture to Hillcrest, San Diego, in early 2027. Trade & logistics: A container ship reached the UK via the Arctic North Sea Route, carrying EV and renewable-energy cargo as shippers seek alternatives to Suez. Huawei in court: A racketeering conspiracy trial against Huawei began in New York, with prosecutors alleging tech theft and misuse of the US financial system.