India E-commerce Policy Shift: India eased foreign investment rules so e-commerce firms can buy directly from Indian sellers and sell to overseas customers, a win for Amazon after years of marketplace-only limits. AI Investment Surge in Thailand: Thailand’s foreign and domestic investment jumped 37% to $43.6bn in H1 2026, with AI and data-centre projects driving most of the $40.6bn in foreign bids. Enterprise AI for Finance: Cognitive Credit launched the Claude Connector to let institutional credit teams query verified bond and loan data inside enterprise AI workflows with source-linked outputs. Pharma Supply Chain Push (US): BeOne Medicines plans a $300m expansion at its New Jersey campus, lifting total US manufacturing investment above $1bn and adding small-molecule capacity. Energy Infrastructure (Africa): Cape Town set aside R6bn over three years for electricity upgrades, including renewables, hydro support, embedded generation, and energy-efficient streetlights. Regulation Watch (India): SEBI proposed easing compliance for portfolio managers and widening where client funds can be invested, including overseas securities and some unlisted debt. Small Business Spotlight: Arklavo says it has served 13,000 US businesses with custom branded apparel built for no-minimum orders and fast turnaround.