Corporate Tech & Industry Moves: Press Metal plans to buy a 35.6% stake in PMB Technology for RM464.95m, lifting control to 58.8% and aiming to pivot the loss-making unit toward higher-margin silicon-aluminium alloys. AI in Healthcare: NIHR is funding 17 quantum-health projects via its i4i FAST program, including faster breast cancer imaging and ICU risk prediction using hybrid quantum-classical decision support. Biology Breakthrough: A new study finds the chromosome-protecting protein TRF2 also helps muscle stem cells keep their identity, with implications for muscular dystrophy and cancer. EV Charging Hardware: RoadGrid India secured INR 13 crore from India’s Technology Development Board to build a factory for its universal 140 kW dual DC EV charger, targeting commercial production in March 2027. Government Digital Services: Qatar Tourism says its Hayya e-visa platform won Silver at the 2026 Stevie Awards, citing OCR document extraction and automated validation that processed ~850,000 applications in 2025. STEM Education & Workforce: Colleges are pushing “AI literacy” for non-coders as AI agents reshape entry-level hiring, with universities adding AI minors and courses. Privacy & Regulation: New guidance urges firms to justify facial recognition use by weighing privacy impacts and considering less intrusive alternatives first. Energy & Climate Tech: Researchers in Scotland report turning salty whey from cheese into bioethanol, aiming to upcycle a difficult waste stream.