Consumer Policy & Health: Philippines local officials are urging President Marcos Jr. to fast-track a Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Act to curb secondhand smoke and vaping, especially for kids. Retail & Consumer Sentiment: Australia’s Myer warns a volatile second half and weaker consumer confidence are hitting discretionary spending, sending shares down sharply. Food & Label Trust: Australia’s food-safety watchdog spotlighted label-to-lab mismatch risks, with testing and inspections criticized as too limited for imported goods. Pricing Pressure: Zambia voters and shoppers keep asking why prices stay high despite currency stability, pointing to “sticky downward” pricing. Consumer Finance: A bipartisan push backs outcomes-based financing for students, aiming to link repayment to post-graduation earnings with income caps and clearer disclosures. India Consumer Rights: India’s consumer commissions ordered refunds in cases involving a stalling EV and an LPG blast survivor, underscoring accountability for defective products and unsafe supply chains. Beverages Innovation: Oatly is shifting to a “full-on” beverages company as revenues rise, while a beverage trends report flags citrus nuance and hot drinks as key growth bets. New Products: Aqua Libra launches Peach & Kiwi; Tony’s Chocolonely expands with a Popcorn Crunch bar; XXX Mints refreshes under FOX’S branding. Energy & Mobility: Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 could be a national model, but affordable financing is the missing piece for mass adoption.