Energy & food security: Malaysia says fuel, food and essential medicines remain stable after West Asia conflict hit the 100-day mark, with supplies sufficient through July and food impacts expected later. Investor jitters: Indonesia’s rupiah and stocks are under pressure as critics cite fuel subsidy costs, export-control tightening and central-bank oversight fears. Trade targets: Myanmar sets foreign-trade goals of $29bn for 2026-27, aiming for $15.3bn exports and $14.7bn imports. SME legal risk: Kenya’s cross-border deals are increasingly derailed by poorly understood shareholder agreements, including arbitration clauses that can lock founders out of local court routes. Regional diplomacy & growth: China’s Wang Yi tells Mongolia to align development plans and expand trade, energy and critical-minerals cooperation. Workers’ rights vs business costs: UK minister defends new employment rights as bringing the country in line with OECD peers, despite warnings of higher hiring costs. Economic planning: Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is set to push AI-enabled job creation and close socio-economic gaps. Business & culture: Bahrain reports steady real-estate transaction activity, while Papua New Guinea’s Wan Squad heads to Sydney to compete internationally.