EV & Mobility Funding: India’s Matter Motor Works raised $25m in Series C to scale geared electric motorcycle manufacturing, add four new models, and expand supply-chain capacity. Japanese Auto Innovation: Suzuki unveiled the production e-Sky kei EV, targeting a 310-km range and 50 kW fast charging ahead of its Japan launch. Semiconductor Collaboration: Xanadu and Mitsubishi Chemical will use quantum computing to improve EUV lithography simulations under Canada-Japan innovation support. Defense Tech Procurement: Japan’s ATLA signed a mass-production contract for the Terra B1 interceptor drone after trials showed it was the only model to pass demonstration testing. Industrial Policy & Investment Links: Piyush Goyal met Japan’s METI minister to push AI and semiconductor cooperation and track a 10-trillion-yen investment roadmap. Healthcare & Pharma Approvals: BioCryst won Japan MHLW approval for ORLADEYO for pediatric HAE patients, expanding once-daily oral prophylaxis. Business Risk & Labor: Japan’s Nissin Fire and Marine Insurance launched coverage for customer harassment to help firms manage employee mental health and turnover risks. Food Exports: Japan’s agri/food exports rose 10.9% in H1 2026, hitting a record 897.7bn yen, led by green tea. Energy Infrastructure: ABB backed Japan’s liquefied hydrogen terminal, signaling continued momentum in hydrogen logistics. Manufacturing Quality: Cambrex completed FDA, PMDA and TGA pre-approval inspections at its High Point API site to expand commercial output for US, Japan and Australia.