Consumer Loyalty Tech: QIIB launched the “QIIB Online Shop,” a digital rewards marketplace inside its mobile and internet banking, letting customers redeem points instantly for products plus local and international gift cards/e-vouchers. Sustainable Shopping Push: Al Meera and QNB rolled out “Bagging a Better Tomorrow” for Plastic Bag Free Day, including paper-bag distribution and a July promo for reusable bags with qualifying card spend. Food & Farm Innovation: Kerala’s Kudumbashree and ICAR-CTCRI launched K-INAM sweet potato products (flour, health mix, soup, plus gummies and chips) for international markets, built on tribal women’s value-chain support. Health & Safety Warning: Philippines watchdog BAN Toxics flagged prohibited skin-lightening cosmetics sold in public markets, citing mercury levels found via XRF testing. Auto Manufacturing Expansion: Chery inaugurated the Rosslyn Plant in South Africa to support iCAUR’s local entry, keeping 692 jobs and targeting supply-chain growth ahead of production next year. Entertainment for Consumers: Capcom confirmed the Resident Evil Veronica remake for a 2027 release window on PC/PS5/Xbox Series and Switch 2. AI for Business: Microsoft launched Frontier Company with $2.5B to help enterprises adopt and scale AI systems end-to-end.