Finance Policy: Bank Negara Malaysia’s governor says the “future of finance” hinges on trust and proportional regulation, backing open finance (phased from 2027) and asset tokenisation pilots. FDI Flows: UNCTAD reports global FDI up 6% to $1.6tn in 2025, but recovery is narrow; developing Asia drew $644bn, with investment increasingly shifting within the region. EV Demand: Zeekr’s Zeekr 7X racks up 1,000+ pre-orders in South Korea in a month, signaling growing acceptance of Chinese premium EVs. India-Indonesia Ties: Modi announces IIM Bangalore’s first overseas campus in Indonesia, while both leaders reaffirm tech cooperation (AI, telecoms, digital public infrastructure). Critical Minerals: India and France launch a first joint working group to boost exploration, processing and recycling of critical minerals and rare earths. Markets & Energy Shock: Asian trade stays mixed as oil jumps after US strikes on Iran; India’s rupee faces renewed pressure and stocks open weak. Energy Transition: Juniper Assets completes a Kyushu BESS project with long-term tolling revenue, highlighting bankability of grid-flexibility assets. Regional Trade & Logistics: Pakistan operationalises new overland corridors via Iran and China to route Central Asian cargo to ports after Afghanistan transit closures. ASEAN Commerce: Lazada joins Meta’s Facebook affiliate programme to let creators tag products and earn commissions across Southeast Asia.