Indo-Pacific Security: The Shangri-La Dialogue wrapped in Singapore with fresh worries about bloc-based security and Japan’s expanding defense tech cooperation, while ASEAN centrality and dialogue stayed in focus. West Asia Shock to Asia Tourism: Iran-war-linked jet fuel and energy-price pressures are hitting Southeast Asia’s summer travel demand, with flight cancellations and higher ticket costs thinning crowds. Regional Security & Crime: India and Myanmar discussed cyber scam networks along Myanmar’s border, with India citing thousands repatriated and still-trapped nationals. Green Energy Push: Azerbaijan says Central Asia–Caucasus–Caspian is becoming a new energy space, highlighting grid links and a Central Asia–Azerbaijan Green Energy Corridor. Solar Boom: The Philippines is emerging as China’s second-largest solar export market in 2026 as rooftop installs spread to cut high electricity bills. Health Workforce Crunch: A Lancet-linked report warns cancer survival gaps will widen as a global shortage of 100 million cancer care workers looms by 2050. Culture & Society: A London festival spotlighted Central Asian cinema, while the TernoCon exhibit in the Philippines extends runway fine-art fashion to the public. Sports & Local Economy: Bacolod beefed up police security for the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup qualifiers, betting on sports tourism.