Cross-Strait Maritime Response: Taiwan’s Chinese Search and Rescue Association urged both sides to keep sea rescue hotlines open and restart cooperation on time-critical drills, saying maritime safety should stay “above politics.” Agribusiness Risk Management: Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture pushed back on China’s new procurement pledges for Taiwanese farm and fishery goods, warning Beijing is not a stable market and has repeatedly suspended imports with political conditions. Semiconductor & PC Supply Chain: Nvidia said its new RTX Spark Superchip will roll into laptops and desktops this fall, with MediaTek support, as the chipmaker intensifies its push beyond data centers. AI Capital Markets Mood: A surge in AI-linked investing helped drive SpaceX’s blockbuster Nasdaq debut, with the company valued above $2T on day one—another signal of how fast money is chasing AI growth. Manufacturing Compliance Pressure: India’s pollution regulator alleged Tata Electronics wastewater contaminated groundwater near iPhone component plants, warning of forced shutdown unless Tata explains and fixes the issue. Defense & Labor/Policy: Taiwan proposed tougher jail terms for military service evasion and delayed conscription, aiming to close loopholes seen in high-profile cases. Trade Remedies: Indonesia imposed antidumping duties on duplex paperboard imports from Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan, citing dumping-linked losses to domestic producers. Global Trade Outlook: QNB said global trade growth is improving despite headwinds, supported by AI-driven demand and advanced tech investment.