Food & Labeling Crackdowns (India): FSSAI clarified it’s targeting “rum flavour/whisky flavour” used to mimic standard spirits, and it also issued a prohibition order against Dabur over “100%” claims (including “100% Natural/Pure/Organic” and related product listings), warning the wording is ambiguous and misleading. Energy Costs & Consumer Relief (Philippines): The ERC approved Meralco to collect about P8.71bn in unrecovered pass-through charges over 36 months, while the DOE is preparing a dedicated renewable auction for off-grid islands to cut the universal charge that’s recovered from consumers. Wearables for Healthspan (WHOOP): WHOOP’s new CMO frames the next wave of wearables around healthspan—using recovery, sleep and exercise data to drive longer-term behavior change. Outdoor Brand Deal (Mammut): Chinese asset manager CPE Yuanfeng agreed to acquire Swiss mountain-sports brand Mammut from Jacobs Capital, aiming to grow the heritage label without diluting its technical credibility. Home Baking Push (Mr Kipling): Premier Foods’ Mr Kipling Signature Collection adds a Salted Caramel & Belgian Milk Chocolate Cake Mix plus Salted Caramel Fill & Glaze Icing, betting on indulgent, convenient at-home baking. Cybersecurity at Checkout (Visa): Visa plans to buy BioCatch for $2.4bn to detect fraud earlier in digital payment flows. AI Search & Consumer Discovery: Coverage highlights how AI-driven recommendations are reshaping where consumers find local services, raising the stakes for brand and content visibility. Luxury Shift (China): Reuters reports Chinese consumers are leaning from designer bags toward prestige skincare as confidence and property sentiment stay soft. Gaming on Mobile (Palworld): Garena announced Palworld Online, an officially licensed mobile MMO survival experience.