Food & Beverage Regulation: India’s FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India and Ferns N Petals over alleged misleading product claims and packaging/labeling violations, including “100% Vegetarian” assertions and nutrition display issues. Retail & Consumer Marketing: IKEA India appointed Jessamine Avila as its new CMO to push omnichannel growth and unify brand messaging across stores and digital. Fast-Moving Consumer Brands: KFC South Asia named Rishab Mukherjee as CMO, bringing long experience from P&G across multiple Asian markets. Energy & Consumer Supply Chains: INOX India said it secured ₹939 crore in orders since May 21 across industrial gas, LNG and cryo-scientific solutions, signaling continued demand for mission-critical cryogenic tech. Cross-Border Payments: Hong Kong Exchanges’ OTC Clearing will seek direct participation in China’s CIPS to speed yuan cross-border clearing and settlement. China Consumer Tech Expansion: Mainland Chinese tech firms listed in Hong Kong are using the city as a global gateway, with some targeting Southeast Asia and the Middle East for overseas rollouts. Weather Disruption: Typhoon Maysak floods in China’s Guangxi hit Hengzhou’s jasmine supply, a key input for floral tea and food/pharma. AI for Commerce: WhatsApp in India launched Meta Business Agent to help businesses handle customer queries and sales via AI.