Retail Security Tech: Coles and Woolworths are trialling facial recognition in stores to curb rising aggression and crime, using biometrics cross-checked against watch lists, while critics push back on privacy after a related ruling was overturned. China EV Surge: China’s new energy vehicles hit 60.4% of July deliveries (1.56M units), with analysts pointing to cheaper operating costs and faster charging plus smarter in-car tech. West Africa Energy Market: A new proposal argues West Africa should build integrated energy “market architecture” to turn resources into $3T in cumulative transaction value by 2035. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Air Liquide Far Eastern says it’s ramping renewable power and delivery agility for Taiwan’s semiconductor gas needs. India Rural Tech: India launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform to speed rural technology discovery, validation, and deployment. Biotech Trial Expansion: Shuwen Biotech began the PRE-CERCA international study of CercaTest RED for predicting preeclampsia. Defense Industrialization: Nigeria’s DICON-D7G plans local production of armoured vehicles and anti-drone systems. Nuclear Policy: India’s SHANTI draft rules outline a single licence regime and restrict foreign reactor tech to “self-reliant” countries. Healthcare AI Platform: KT and Seoul National University Hospital will build a medical AI transformation platform for public healthcare. Cold Storage Crunch: Australia faces a shortage of cold storage, with pharma and e-commerce demand driving rent pressure and more 3PL growth.