Islamic Finance & Agentic Systems: Doha will host the 12th Islamic Finance Conference on June 16, 2026, themed “Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems,” with Dukhan Bank and Qatar Financial Centre among key backers, aiming to shape the next wave of Islamic finance strategy. Oral Care Manufacturing Push: Haleon plans a new ₹2,000cr Sensodyne manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, to cut import dependence and expand supply for India’s fast-growing oral care market. Airport DOOH Goes Color ePaper: E Ink is installing the world’s first 75-inch color ePaper advertising display at Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 2 baggage carousel, betting on ultra-low power signage for high-visibility brand messaging. Programmatic Transparency Debate: Index Exchange’s John Tigg says brands are reassessing programmatic as streaming and AI raise expectations for transparency, control, and media quality. AI Marketing Governance: Hubbis roundtables in Hong Kong and Singapore highlight that AI is speeding content and analytics, but compliance, brand control, and data risk still slow adoption. UK Retailer Health Rule: A new England ban will restrict energy drinks for under-16s in major supermarkets, with policymakers citing health and learning impacts. Spotify Live Video + Ticketing: Spotify is licensing live festival video and partnering with Live Nation for “Reserved” pre-save tickets for top superfans, as it leans harder into video to offset ad revenue pressure. Startup Comms Tool Launch: AML Consulting rolled out an AI-assisted “Startup Video Press Release Builder” to help founders create multimedia press kits across articles, audio, and narrated video.