Rooftop Solar Push (India): Haryana is targeting 2.22 lakh rooftop solar installs by March 31, 2027 under PM Surya Ghar, with easier norms plus interest-free support to cut upfront friction for households and government employees. Video Ads Get Agentic (Marketing Tech): Valossa previewed Valossa Ad Director, an agentic AI that can understand video content and generate CTV/OTT ads end to end, including audience profiling and brand suitability checks. Toy Manufacturing Innovation (Lego): Lego opened its Kornmarken Campus in Billund, a global manufacturing innovation center aimed at speeding new product ideas from concept to production, plus work on sustainable materials and additive manufacturing. Digital Banking Launch (Albania): Jet Bank went live as Albania’s first fully digital bank, built on Backbase’s AI-native banking OS, with remote account opening and a mobile-first setup. Consumer Payments Reality Check (UK): New UK survey data shows shoppers like AI for price/value discovery, but trust drops for AI-powered payments (only 26% comfortable), while 70% want both cash and cashless options. Coffee Brand Refresh (UK): Kenco is shrinking jar sizes (to 190g/95g) and rolling out a refreshed look and blend starting June 29, with pricing set by retailers. Group Ordering Upgrade (Korea): Baemin added split-billing for group orders, letting hosts collect first and participants pay after delivery with automatic per-item calculations. New AI Device Narrative (Mobile): Honor says phones will evolve into “agent” platforms over the next decade, shifting from app-based use to intention-driven interactions and longer-term user data management. EU Import Rule Tightening (Plants): Washington State warned exporters that new EU rules starting Dec. 14 will require phytosanitary certificates and inspections for most plant products entering the EU.