In Kerala, a political dispute erupted over the proposed stake sale in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan requested clarification from Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan regarding interactions with the previous LDF administration, while reaffirming that any concession transfer requires strict state government approval and must prevent monopoly control over common user facilities. In industrial engagement, Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu hosted a German delegation led by Bavarian Vice Minister Tobias Gotthardt to pitch investment in high-tech sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, life sciences, and aerospace. Separately, Chinese beauty and personal-care brands (C-beauty) are accelerating expansion into Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Facing intense domestic price competition, Chinese cosmetic companies are leveraging digital sales platforms like TikTok Shop, Douyin makeup trends, and localized offerings, including Halal certification, to build a presence in Muslim-majority countries across Asia.