Biotech Strategy: Kazakhstan is drafting a 2036 biotechnology strategy aimed at moving from isolated research to real-world diagnostics, treatment, and production. Dealcoholization Tech: An Israeli-linked dealcoholization process is powering an Austrian non-alcoholic wine that just won a top US award, spotlighting aroma-preserving alcohol removal. ICT Policy: Bangladesh’s telecom and ICT adviser laid out five priorities: better connectivity, AI-ready talent, digital public infrastructure, and electronics manufacturing incentives. Drones & Rules: The FCC is proposing a retroactive ban on foreign drones using LiDAR obstacle-avoidance, calling the tech “military-grade” and potentially hitting consumer and drone-show markets. Defense Automation: HII and HD Hyundai are piloting intelligent mechanised welding for warship construction in Mississippi, aiming to boost efficiency and add traceable process data. Energy & Industry: New Mexico is backing geothermal innovation via HeatFlow’s lower-temperature turbine-cycle concept, while India Energy Week is moving to Kolkata for 2027. MedTech Investment: Egypt is discussing a biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health investment fund with Gold Rock Venture. Vehicle Safety & Engineering: A look at modern car safety engineering ties crash risk directly to speed physics. Semiconductors & IP: A former SK Hynix employee was sentenced for leaking CMOS image sensor-related tech to a Chinese firm. AI Adoption: Saudi Arabia reports AI tool use by 45.2% of internet users, with ChatGPT leading downloads. Manufacturing Finance: Gland Pharma signed a CDMO technology-transfer deal for sterile injectables, targeting revenue generation from 2029. EV/Auto Tech Markets: China’s brake-by-wire supplier NASN began trading in Hong Kong after raising about HK$533m to scale intelligent braking systems. Tech Layoffs: A new wave of tech job cuts is being linked to AI-driven restructuring.