Green Building Tech Push: Nippon Paint China debuted at ARCHIDEX 2026 with energy-saving coatings for Southeast Asia, including radiative cooling that cut a Shanghai factory roof’s monthly cooling energy by nearly 25% (about RMB72,000). EV Demand Signal: The IEA says global EV sales rebounded 35% QoQ in Q2 to record levels across 50 countries, helped by Middle East-driven fuel volatility; China remains the drag. Pharma Safety Alert: Sun Pharma recalled multiple eye drops in India and told distributors to stop billing and return stock after contamination concerns. Premium TV Race: Sony launched “True RGB” Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II in India, pitching higher colour volume and brightness for the premium segment. Retail Tech in China: A Hefei robot store trial shows unmanned retail moving beyond demos into real, crowded shopping settings. Commerce Growth in Asia: TikTok Shop reported 30-fold user growth in Japan and 102-fold GMV rise in Brazil, with content and livestreams driving most sales. India Hiring Friction: A report argues India’s issue isn’t jobs or talent, but matching—calling for faster, more trusted hiring pathways. Automotive Payments & Safety: JD.com rolled out an AI smart helmet for food couriers to reduce distractions and improve delivery efficiency.