Paraguay Industrial Policy: Paraguay is moving ahead with a new Industrial Parks Law led by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, aiming to give investors more legal certainty and longer-term land rental options for industrial zones, with the goal of attracting bigger, longer-horizon projects. Forestry & Wood Value-Chain: The Paraguayan Federation of Lumbermen (Fepama) announced Expo Madera 2026 for Sept. 10–12 at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, under “Expanding forests, industries with value,” spotlighting production, logistics, innovation, and Paraguay’s growing forestry investment momentum. AI Infrastructure (Asunción): HIVE Digital Technologies says its inaugural AI research project using GPUs in Asunción—run with Columbia University researchers in New York—has been completed and submitted to NeurIPS, positioning Paraguay as a viable location for intercontinental AI training. Energy Cost Angle (Region): A new report highlights how rooftop solar economics can improve where residential electricity prices are higher; it notes Paraguay’s relatively low power costs from Itaipú as a key factor shaping the solar business case across South America. Local Business & Skills: A U.S.-focused workforce summit story also points to a broader theme relevant to Paraguay’s industry push: aligning education, manufacturing skills, and employer needs to strengthen talent pipelines.