AI & Hardware Supply Chain: India’s electronics market is feeling a printed circuit board crunch after West Asia shocks and AI server demand diverted components, pushing up costs and threatening timelines for new manufacturing plans. EV & Batteries: Ashok Leyland says it will invest about ₹800–1,000 crore in FY27 to scale EVs, battery-pack manufacturing and alternate-fuel tech, including battery-as-a-service experiments. Digital Finance: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is exploring tokenised payments and digital settlement, with plans to deepen its Hong Kong role as it raises record funds. Renewables in Asia: Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund backs Ukko Renewable with up to $50m to develop wind, solar and hydro projects across Vietnam and the Philippines. Healthcare Tech: Himachal Pradesh will upgrade Chamba Medical College with AIIMS-level imaging (including a 3-Tesla MRI) plus more ICU capacity and nurses. Cybersecurity: Eleven allied governments warn that North Korean IT workers are using real-time AI deepfakes to bypass live interview checks. Energy Transition Policy: Bangladesh pushes a “social movement” model for distributed renewables, linking local solar manufacturing with public demand. Sports Tech & Training: Cambodia targets medals at the Asian ITF Taekwondo Championships and pitches for hosting the 2028 edition. Consumer Tech: A regional roundup highlights new smart home hubs and display devices aimed at practical, affordable everyday use.