EU Trade Tensions: France and Germany want a joint roadmap by September to push the European Commission to move faster on market investigations and tools to protect industries hit by China’s export practices, with chemicals named among the sectors under pressure. Circular Textiles Funding: Syntetica secured a $30M Series A to recycle mixed Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 from textile waste in one process, aiming to scale recovery where recycled nylon is still a small share of the market. Oman Metals Downstream: SOHAR Port and Freezone broke ground on a $50M zinc recycling and processing park to produce refined zinc ingots and zinc oxide, supporting GCC and South Asia demand. Reliance Growth Watch: Reliance outlined its long-term strategy across Jio, oil-to-chemicals, and new energy, while reporting Q1 FY27 results with revenue up 24.5% and strong earnings momentum. PFAS and Water Safety: New reporting highlights ongoing “forever chemicals” and arsenic concerns in household water systems, underscoring the cost and gaps in treatment access. Specialty Chemicals Earnings: Tatva Chintan and Chembond Material Technologies both posted sharp Q1 FY27 profit gains, pointing to improving volumes and operational execution. PFAS Policy Push: Coverage also notes regulators and governments continuing to tighten PFAS rules, including bans and enforcement efforts.