AI & Chips: Apple and other Western tech firms are reportedly testing Chinese memory chips from CXMT after “cartel” pricing squeezed margins, signaling a shift in the US-China tech balance. Enterprise AI Costs: Singapore’s AICC says multi-model routing cut enterprise AI API costs by an average 47% while keeping output quality. Cybersecurity: A survey finds CISOs expect AI deployments to raise their attack surface by 14% and most lack visibility into AI tools used by employees. Gig Work Regulation: Australia’s industrial umpire set new minimum pay and injury-insurance standards for food and grocery delivery gig workers, effective Aug. 17. Business Climate & Policy: UK PM Andy Burnham says the Oct. 28 budget will tackle business rates broadly, but warns of limited fiscal room. SME Growth & Support: Mindanao small producers say they need better equipment, training, and market access; meanwhile, a UK wheelie-bin cleaning startup targets overlooked local demand. Corporate Results: JSW Dulux posted 19% revenue growth in retained business in Q1, with EBITDA up 15%. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FDA permanently cancelled licences of 10 Ayurvedic manufacturers over serious compliance failures. Tourism: Limassol hotels report ~90% August occupancy, boosted by last-minute bookings.