Healthcare Expansion: IHH’s Fortis plans to nearly double hospital beds in India to ~10,000 by 2031, targeting growth via brownfield expansion and selective acquisitions. Semiconductor Push: Penang’s draft 2040 plan aims to move beyond assembly/testing toward chip design, system architecture and prototypes, with stronger R&D and commercialization. Blue Economy Budgeting: Malaysia’s Sabah is positioning marine and aquaculture as a Budget 2027 priority, focusing on downstream processing, supply chains and market access. EV Readiness Debate: A Malaysia-focused report questions whether BEV adoption is keeping pace, citing uneven charging rollout and grid transition challenges. Labor Politics in Brazil: Reuters reports Lula’s final campaign launch, as the Workers Party tries to reach app-based gig workers with proposals on pay, conditions and social security. Jordan Inflation & Fiscal Resilience: Jordan’s CPI rose to 2.70% in July; meanwhile domestic revenues held up despite regional shocks. IPO Wave in India: Six companies are set to raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore next week, led by Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart. AI ROI Gap in GCCs: Research finds most global capability centers are piloting AI, but many lack a structured way to measure returns. Heatwaves & Insurance Gap: Europe’s heatwaves are hitting hospitality and exposing a widening shortfall in insurance coverage for business losses. Water Pricing Pressure (UK): Ofwat is considering “surge pricing” during droughts, potentially raising bills and requiring smart meters. Corporate Deals: P&G is buying Thorne supplements for $3.8B to expand in wellness and beauty. Tech Rivalry: A report highlights China’s fast-moving EV and autonomy players as mounting threats to Elon Musk’s Tesla empire.