Czech Energy & Grid Storage: CATL-backed CNTE has commissioned the Czech Republic’s largest BESS project, Modlany (37.95 MW / 41.7 MWh), using liquid-cooled containers and providing fast frequency regulation while pairing with 42.7 MW of solar. Czech Manufacturing & Macros: Czech industrial output grew 4% year-on-year in June (fastest in six months), while inflation hit 1.7% in July and the trade surplus shrank—signals of steady industry but still-cautious demand. Automotive Production: Škoda Auto started series production of the new electric Peaq SUV in Mladá Boleslav, built on a flexible line alongside Elroq/Enyaq and Octavia, with orders nearing 8,500 by end-July. Construction Robotics: Austrian contractor Porr is deploying its bricklaying robot “Walter” on a Kladno housing project, aiming for millimetre-precise, high-throughput wall building with human supervision. Healthcare Supply Chain: A tamoxifen shortage in Czechia has become acute, with only 81 packs reportedly left nationwide and emergency measures underway as imports are disrupted. Business & Trade Links: Kansas and the Czech Republic signed a mutual cooperation statement covering aerospace, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnologies, and agri/biotech—aimed at new research and business ties. Aviation Connectivity: Korea–Czech passenger rights on the Incheon–Prague route rise to 10 flights per week, supporting more competition and lower fares. Logistics & Ports: Baltic Hub secured a 30-year lease at Gdańsk for a second rail and container facility, including a siding for trains up to 750 metres to shift more cargo from road to rail.