Philippines Monetary Policy: Bank of America says the BSP is among the few Asian central banks still keeping a positive rate gap versus the Fed, with a likely final quarter-point hike to around 5% as inflation stays above target while growth slows. Banking & Property: BSP data show Philippine banks cut real-estate exposure to the lowest share in over seven years, as higher borrowing costs and uncertainty weigh on demand. ASEAN Integration: The Philippines’ chairmanship is framed as a chance to push deeper ASEAN integration and resilience as the bloc gains economic and strategic weight. ASEAN Labour & Green Jobs: Malaysia leads the ASEAN green jobs agenda for 2026-2030, stressing fair, inclusive workforce transitions and green-skills planning. ASEAN Digital Economy: ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement is moving toward implementation, aiming for interoperable digital identity and trusted cross-border services. Inflation Watch (PH): UOB flags the Philippines as an inflation hot spot as Middle East tensions and extreme weather threaten energy and food prices. Iran Sanctions & Oil Flows: Reports say tens of millions of barrels of Iranian crude sit on tankers beyond the US blockade, testing Washington’s “zero leakage” push. Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity: Kaspersky reports 75m+ blocked attacks in APAC in H1 2026, with attackers increasingly using AI to scale threats. Cambodia SMEs: Small Cambodian manufacturers see demand rise after Thai boycotts, but red tape and registration hurdles slow scaling. India Markets: Reuters polling shows analysts trimming India’s growth and equity outlook as foreign funds rotate to other Asian markets.