Battery logistics for grid-scale storage: Lotte Global Logistics says it will triple US transport volume for LG Energy Solution battery energy storage systems from its Phoenix, Arizona plant, using an AI logistics platform to manage heavy, high-value shipments. Data-centre cooling innovation: Malaysia’s MPOB unveiled Sawit EcoTherm, a palm oil-based immersion cooling fluid aimed at cutting water use by submerging servers in a closed-loop dielectric system. Privacy-first marketing tech: RMIT launched a Marketing Technology Lab to train marketers on balancing personalization with consumer privacy. Energy policy push: Bahrain’s crown prince reiterated steps to boost energy-sector efficiency via renewables and public-private partnerships, while Singapore construction firms warn AI rollout costs are a major barrier. Nuclear supply chain: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is developing a faster chemical process to produce californium-252, a key isotope for reactor startup and security uses. Health science: A study links obesity-related sarcopenia to an immune pathway involving M2 macrophages and TGF-beta 1, suggesting new angles for prevention. Education and workforce: New Zealand’s ShadowTech26 targets girls aged 9–11 to grow the tech pipeline, and teachers in NZ say NCEA should be improved, not removed. Competition law for the digital and energy transition: BRICS competition authorities backed cooperation on fair markets in digital sectors and renewable energy.