Pharma Trade & Regulation: Argentina says it will cut barriers for Indian pharma, including upgrading India’s status under its pharma regulatory framework, as bilateral trade tops $6.5B and lithium cooperation with KABIL continues. AI Skills for Industry: Tamil Nadu plans AI/ML trades in 50 government ITIs, targeting 24,000 students over five years to match fast-changing job needs. Medical Tourism Boom: South Korea reports 2.01M foreign medical visitors in 2025 (+71.9%), with spending hitting 213.08B won in July—mostly in Seoul. AI Data Centres in Vietnam: SAIGONTEL and partners propose a Tier IV AI data centre complex in Tay Ninh, aiming for 100MW in phase one and $3.5B investment. Green Power for SMEs: Kenya’s Machakos urges SMEs to adopt rooftop solar and mini-grids to stabilize costs and keep production running. Water Pollution & Emerging Contaminants: A review maps how antibiotics, PFAS, and other emerging chemicals move through Vietnam’s urban water systems from drains to taps. Medical Training Tech: A VR animation study tests whether immersive learning improves students’ understanding of drug absorption—aimed at reducing medication errors. Battery Safety Milestone: A California startup’s sodium-ion batteries pass Hyundai safety tests in cold conditions, positioning sodium-ion as a lithium alternative. Aviation Security Upgrade: Dubrovnik Airport rolls out 3D luggage imaging so travelers no longer need to remove liquids and electronics.