Retail Banking Shift (Vietnam): Standard Chartered says Vietnam’s fast-growing middle class is pushing banks to move from product-led sales to long-term customer value, with more cross-border and advisory-led planning. Market Volatility Watch: Acadian Asset Management warns global stocks are “as wild as” the dotcom era, citing extreme dispersion in chip names and the risk of feedback loops. Consumer & Retail Pressure: In Lincolnshire, MPs and retailers point to rising shoplifting as a direct hit to county businesses, while a new recruitment firm argues hiring is changing as AI reshapes office roles. Energy & Infrastructure: India’s power market coupling plan faces pushback as Grid India seeks a steering committee and a fallback for price discovery. Housing Supply Response: New York is accelerating office-to-home conversions using tax incentives to ease the housing crunch. Business Data Battle: Pyth Network launches 24/7 market-data indices for metals, oil and U.S. equities, aiming to challenge Bloomberg’s dominance in a $50bn market. Local Markets & Food Safety: Dodowa Forest residents protest clearing for an interim market, while Rhode Island reports avian flu at a poultry market, triggering closures and bird euthanization. Automotive Demand: Hyundai Motor Group hits 11.8% of the U.S. market on hybrids and eco-friendly models.