AI & Manufacturing Scrutiny: Philippines farmers’ group KMP is pressing Congress to investigate Pax Silica’s AI hub in New Clark City, saying Malacañang’s “buildable zone” claim doesn’t settle land, environmental, water, and social impact questions. Digital Economy Quality: A Pakistan commentary argues the country’s digital push has measured access (accounts and agents) more than whether people can safely use services to improve lives—calling for a “dignified” digital economy. EV Industrial Policy: Indonesia’s EV incentives will prioritize high-value-added domestic products for its national car and motorcycle programs, with local-content rules still being finalized. Trade & Integration: Türkiye urged the EU to update the customs union, targeting $25B in bilateral trade and discussing procurement and industrial policy with Spain. Tourism Demand: Istanbul targets 1M cruise passengers as it grows calls and passenger traffic, despite geopolitical disruptions. Construction Signals: UK construction activity “stabilises” after a long slump, with July PMI rising to 44.7. Business Costs Pressure: Nigeria’s business confidence improved in July, but firms are holding back investment as energy costs, financing, infrastructure gaps, and insecurity squeeze margins. Insurance Shake-up: Nigeria’s NAICOM revoked Nigeria Reinsurance’s licence for missing minimum capital requirements and appointed a receiver/liquidator. Corporate Earnings: Quebecor reported Q2 results with higher revenues and cash flow; Brilliant Earth raised profitability guidance after strong fine-jewelry bookings; Liquidity Services posted Q3 fiscal results with GMV and revenue growth.