US–China Trade: The US and China agreed to cut tariffs on about $60B of non-sensitive goods, including US corn and cosmetics and Chinese toys and household appliances, while soybeans were notably left out of China’s cuts. Pharma & Retail Impact: The US also expanded zero-tariff treatment for select speciality drugs and components for India and 19 other partners, a potential relief for pharma supply chains. Consumer Tech & Payments: Meta launched an Enterprise Platform to sell AI tools to businesses, while Citi expanded tokenized deposit transfers into Japan, offering 24/7 dollar movement without stablecoin reliance. India Consumer & Mobility: Hyundai is exploring a third India plant to boost capacity and exports; OPPO launched the K14 Plus in India ahead of Big Billion Days. Japan Consumer Safety: Japan’s BitTorrent adult piracy crackdown is escalating with court notices and large payment demands. Asia Retail/Branding: M&S rolled out 30 new seafood products and added more UK species; Hershey’s India launched a festive campaign built around comfort. Food & Trade Shows: Davao agribusinesses reported P3.41B in sales and deals-in-negotiation from CAEXPO 2026.