Healthcare in Cayman: Health City Cayman Islands launched a specialist pain management service, led by consultant Dr. Nigel Kellow, bringing consultant-led outpatient assessments and advanced minimally invasive interventional procedures to patients locally and across the region. Global investment policy: India reported 29 FDI proposals worth about ₹4,895.65 crore after easing rules that let overseas investors with up to 10% non-controlling Chinese/Hong Kong ownership invest via the automatic route, with projects spanning AI, IT, data centres, manufacturing, pharma and transport. Rare earth supply chain: A new look at Brazil’s rare earth push shows foreign capital accelerating exploration, but also flags environmental risks and concerns from Indigenous communities—an issue tied to tech and green supply chains. Cayman STEM pipeline: Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s Summer Student Internship Programme placed 95 students (from 332 applicants) into clinical and lab-focused roles, including CPR and lab exposure for students exploring future careers. Infrastructure planning: Cayman’s National Roads Authority invited expressions of interest for modular bridge, flyover and elevated transport ideas, with submissions used for market research rather than immediate contracting. Re/insurance growth: Cayman’s NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status application is expected to take 16–18 months, aiming to help the islands “mature” in reinsurance and attract more business.