Targeted Fuel Subsidy Watch (Malaysia): Malaysia says 14.2m of 16.7m eligible people have used its BUDI MADANI RON95 subsidy since Oct 2025, consuming 13.4b litres; officials estimate annual fiscal savings of RM2.5b–RM4.0b, with usage averaging about 100 litres/month and fewer than 1% consistently above 200 litres. Energy Theft & Cost Pressure (UK): A UK forecourt analysis says fuel theft after the Iran oil crisis jumped 20% in five months, with stolen fuel value rising 48% to about £194,000 per pump per day on average. EV Demand Rebound (Global): The IEA reports global EV sales surged 35% quarter-on-quarter to record levels across 50 countries, with electrification interest boosted by Middle East-driven fuel volatility. Retail Tech in the Real World (China): Hefei’s tiny unmanned robotic retail store shows how companies are pushing beyond exhibition demos into crowded, real shopping conditions. Cross-Border Payments (Gaming/Fintech): WasabiCard heads to ChinaJoy to pitch global card issuing and cross-border payouts for digital businesses. Assistance Dogs in Transport: Airlines and rail operators back higher welfare and training standards for assistance dogs during International Assistance Dog Week. Packaging Supply Chain Risk: A packaging industry note warns that beyond ocean freight, shortages of niche materials and new compliance rules are becoming the bigger procurement headache. Real Estate Timelines (India): India treats the West Asia conflict as “war” under RERA, pushing a uniform four-month project extension for affected registered projects. AI Spend Controls (Enterprise): Revenium launches “Guardrails” to enforce AI spend limits and model access rules before calls reach providers. Semiconductor Economy Signal (Taiwan): Taiwan’s Q2 GDP grew 12.9% y/y, driven by strong AI and semiconductor export demand.