Entertainment-led QSR Marketing: Chinese Wok (Lenexis Foodworks) is partnering with Bollywood’s “Welcome to the Jungle” to drive Gen Z and millennial engagement via movie-themed in-store branding, social contests and digital promotions across 270+ outlets. Protein & Foodservice Demand: USDA expects China’s chicken consumption to keep rising through 2027, led by white broilers and convenience-driven foodservice and retail formats as chain penetration grows. Export Momentum: China’s chicken exports jumped about 51% in early 2026, with breast meat and processed cuts gaining, as Japan, Hong Kong, Russia and parts of the Middle East remain key destinations. EV Energy Infrastructure Focus: In India, SunCharge Motors argues the EV bottleneck is shifting from vehicles to “energy accessibility” for commercial and rural users, not just more chargers. Clean Mobility Push: India’s first hydrogen fuel-cell trainset is set to be flagged off between Jind and Sonipat, aiming for near-zero emissions at the point of use. Trade & Consumer Impact: Malaysia will raise unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices for the week, citing West Asia geopolitical risk and higher oil risk premiums. China Growth Watch: China’s Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, pressuring policymakers as weak domestic demand and property drag persist. Affluent Payments: Visa refreshed Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific with a three-tier card suite (Infinite, Privilege, Private) built around personalised experiences. AI Regulation: China rolled out curbs on AI companion bots, with major providers suspending features as users report emotional dependency concerns.