UK Grid Build-Out: Scotland’s SP Energy Networks seeks consent for the DWNO transmission upgrade, aiming to unlock up to 1,000 MW of clean power and boost local supply-chain jobs. Big Tech Investment Push: South Korea’s science minister will pitch U.S. big tech to invest in Korea’s AI ecosystem during a Silicon Valley trip. Alphabet Earnings, Capex Shock: Google’s parent beat on cloud and revenue, but raised capex to $195–$205B, spooking investors even as AI demand stays strong. Tesla Profit Pressure: Tesla’s Q2 showed weaker margins and negative free cash flow as EV pricing and regulatory-credit revenue fell. New Investment Products: Bitrue launched “AI tokenized stocks” promising a flat 7% yield on tokenized shares ahead of major earnings. SME Financing in Saudi: Fasanara Capital backed a $75M Shariah-compliant facility for Fina’s embedded working-capital offering to Saudi merchants. Investor Access Rules: Malaysia sentenced an analyst over unlicensed securities activity and misuse of the UTC title; Bali also blocked foreign access to online licensing for 18 categories. Policy for Foreign Land: Kyrgyzstan is revisiting rules allowing temporary land use for foreigners up to 50 years. Mining Reform Spotlight: Papua New Guinea unveiled mining regulatory and digital reforms to attract long-term investors. Healthcare Funding Focus: Nigeria’s FCMB plans a healthcare summit to unlock financing partnerships for the sector. Investor Protection & Disputes: Delhi High Court rejected anonymizing real-estate promoters from public records, citing stakeholders’ right to know.