Biotech & Precision Medicine: IMU Biosciences raised an oversubscribed Series A (now $53M+) to decode the immune system from blood, aiming for more precise diagnosis and treatment. Gene Editing Breakthrough: CorrectSequence Therapeutics reported 15-month follow-up data for its base-editing sickle cell therapy, with a patient free of vaso-occlusive crises for 13 straight months. Healthcare Tech in Practice: Bahrain highlighted progress in robotic surgery and organ transplants, while a CRISPR bone-marrow transplant patient shared the long recovery arc. Industrial Energy & Materials: Indonesia scaled pyrolysis tech to turn plastic waste into industrial fuel (1.25 tons/day, targeting 5 tons/day). AI Security: MazeBolt launched RADAR VectorAI to generate new DDoS attack vectors and test enterprise defenses. Industrial Software in the Cloud: AVEVA and AWS expanded a multi-year deal to push industrial intelligence into cloud workflows. Telecom Rollouts: Pakistan’s PTA says 5G is live in 22 cities and expects 4G speeds to rise after spectrum auction. Digital Government: Timor-Leste launched verify.gov.tl with Cambodian support to curb license fraud. Defense & Manufacturing: South Korea approved a bill to support defense semiconductors; ACMI broke ground on a $250M energetics innovation hub. Cyber Governance: Guidance warns law firms about “silent” social-engineering attacks impersonating IT staff.