Business Confidence: Selwyn (NZ) firms report the first uptick in profitability since 2020 and higher sales since 2023, helped by local growth and better cost pass-through. Trade & Retail Sourcing: Canada grocers shift toward “Buy Canadian” as U.S. boycott pressure and tariff tensions push retailers to rework supply and labeling. Office Fit-Out Demand: Australia’s office furniture market keeps expanding, with reception/front-of-house desks gaining spec focus on workflow, ergonomics, and durability. China Industrial Momentum: China’s August data points to innovation-led growth—high-tech manufacturing and new industrial outputs rising—while retail and fixed-asset investment lag. Taiwan Fruit Channels: Mainland buyers are absorbing Taiwan pomelos faster as more orchards and packing facilities get export eligibility. AI in Enterprise Software: Zoom launches an AI-powered revenue OS to compete with CRM leaders, aiming to revive enterprise growth. AI Data Centres & Infrastructure: Infratil highlights AI-driven data centre demand; Firmus courts investors for a multi-country AI-factory/data-centre buildout. Markets Watch: India’s Nifty/Sensex slide amid crude above $108 and elevated U.S. yields ahead of the Fed. Policy & Regulation: Texas lawmakers debate whether prediction markets are gambling in disguise; EU regulators warn about manipulation risks. Housing: Florida Realtors says the market is stabilizing and becoming more balanced. Finance & Growth: Radiant Logistics shares jump after estimates-beating results; Motorway edges toward first profit as used-car demand broadens.