EV Exports: India’s electric car exports jumped to $369m in Q1 FY27, with Europe the main buyer; Spain led ($146.4m, 4,007 cars) and the UK ranked second ($78.7m, 2,646), while Belgium imported about $12.9m. Maritime Risk: Think tank GTRI warns India to treat shipping chokepoints and Red Sea insecurity as a lasting trade risk, urging more domestic shipping capacity, trade finance, naval protection and alternative corridors. Construction & Logistics: Belgium’s building sector is feeling the heat from low river levels: German river shipping is carrying less sand, gravel and other materials, raising shortage and delay risks for construction supply chains. Payments Security (Belgium): Telesign and Bancontact Company are partnering to add real-time anti-fraud risk insights to the Bancontact Pay app, targeting account changes and new registrations. Wildfire Pressure: Record heat is driving major wildfires across Europe; Belgium’s High Fens blaze forced evacuations, while Greece’s Salamina island saw two deaths and hundreds evacuated after twin fires. Belgium Construction Surprise: Renovation workers in Dendermonde uncovered a hidden €9m gold hoard (bars, coins and nuggets) during sewer works; police secured it while ownership claims are investigated. Health/Industry: argenx reported positive Phase 3 topline results for efgartigimod in autoimmune myositis, meeting its Week 52 primary endpoint.