Digital Identity for Retail Banking: The Philippines’ central bank is drafting a rule that will force BSP-supervised lenders and digital financial firms to link onboarding to the National ID system, with a two-phase rollout starting with high-volume retail institutions. EU Procurement Push: The European Union is moving toward “Made in Europe” procurement preferences, aiming to steer public buying toward EU-made goods and services as protectionism rises. Confectionery Innovation: Nestlé Travel Retail is expanding After Eight beyond mint with new caramel, orange and raspberry flavours, rolling out in global travel retail from September. Beer Marketing: AB InBev launches its global “Cheers to Beer” campaign for International Beer Day, backed by new consumer preference findings. Cyber Safety for Customers: Nigerian banks are warning customers after a global cyber campaign, urging people not to share PINs, OTPs or BVNs via calls or messages. Food Delivery Competition: Bernstein says new entrants in India’s food delivery market could lower prices and widen choice, especially outside top metros. Healthcare Tech Rollout: Leeds pathology researchers’ TANGO tool is set for wider NHS and international adoption to standardize slide staining for more reliable cancer diagnosis. Logistics Demand Signal: DHL Global Forwarding reported Q2 revenue up 17.9%, with airfreight driving gains amid higher rates and AI-related shipments. Cosmetics Standards: China’s first mandatory national cosmetics standard takes effect Jan. 1, 2028, tightening microbial limits, especially for children’s products.