ASEAN–EU Trade Outlook: A new EU-ASEAN Business Council survey says 78% of EU firms expect more trade and investment in ASEAN over the next five years, but US tariff uncertainty and regulatory friction remain big worries. Digital Trust & Anti-Scam: Axiata’s Thomas Hundt backs an ASEAN-wide anti-scam intelligence exchange to help banks, telcos, regulators and platforms share signals faster. Money Laundering Compliance: Sri Lanka’s central bank says lawyers filed only two suspicious transaction reports in six years, urging the Bar Association to plug compliance gaps. BRICS & India–Global South Trade: Philippines President Marcos will attend the BRICS summit in India as ASEAN chair, while India’s exporters want BRICS to deliver faster customs, fewer non-tariff barriers and easier payments. Oil Shock & Markets: Fresh US–Iran strikes push Brent toward $100, stoking inflation fears and weighing on Asian equities and India’s bond market. Indonesia Productivity Push: Indonesia warns against a cheap-labor growth model, urging higher productivity, innovation and stronger institutions to avoid the middle-income trap. Malaysia Finance Move: Bandhan Bank launches Mastercard credit cards in four variants. Energy Transition in Central Asia: Kazakhstan advances renewable and storage plans, including a green corridor with Azerbaijan and Europe.