AI Infrastructure & Chips: Nvidia’s $2B AI bet is spilling into networking and custom silicon, with partnerships including Marvell, Lumentum and Coherent—pushing fresh investor focus on AI connectivity. Enterprise AI Adoption: Salesforce’s Pathak says AI could handle about half of enterprise data management, while Anthropic and Snowflake are doubling down on “governed, production-ready” AI for real business data. Cybersecurity: MazeBolt launched RADAR VectorAI to generate new DDoS attack vectors and test enterprise defenses against AI-driven threats. Cross-Border Investment Rules: China’s new outbound investment regulations tighten scrutiny on technology, talent and data transfers, raising friction for South Korea’s AI partnership plans. Business & Manufacturing Capex: Nomad Foods is investing £2.2m in a new Birds Eye potato waffle line at Lowestoft, lifting capacity to ~45m waffles a year. Energy Infrastructure: EemsEnergyTerminal took a conditional decision to extend LNG operations in Eemshaven beyond 2027, with contracts for 2028–2036 and a government-backed guarantee. Small Business Sentiment: A U.S. NFIB survey found optimism slipping across construction, manufacturing, retail and services, even as most owners still rate business health as good or excellent. Workplace & Real Estate: IndiQube signed a ₹52 crore workspace deal in Bengaluru for 700+ seats, reflecting continued demand for managed office flexibility. Policy & Governance: Victoria’s proposed campaign finance carve-out could affect whether parties must repay donations routed through investment vehicles, depending on how “spent” funds are tracked.