Markets & Rates: Asia stocks were mixed as investors digested strong US jobs data and higher oil, keeping Fed-hike bets alive; South Korea’s Kospi jumped on AI optimism while New Zealand’s NZX 50 slipped. Aviation & Connectivity: Malaysia hosts the DGCA/61 civil aviation conference on “Smart Skies,” while Dubai topped regional airport connectivity rankings and Indonesia’s wildfires continue to disrupt regional air travel. Energy & Climate Tech: IRENA said Azerbaijan could become a clean-energy hub linking Central Asia and Europe; Cathay Pacific and Google expanded AI trials to cut contrail warming; Malaysia is considering Huawei AI chips for sovereign AI. Regional Cooperation & Media: The Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen backed new cooperation mechanisms and launched the “Shenzhen Consensus” ahead of APEC. Business Expansion: JB Financial won approval to buy 85% of KB Bukopin Finance in Indonesia, and CJ CheilJedang opened a Singapore technical center for seasoning innovation. Sports (Women’s Asia Cup): India thrashed Pakistan and Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to reach semis; trophy politics around PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi could resurface if India win the final. Public Health: Bhutan became the first WHO South-East Asia country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, but experts stress immediate post-bite care. Food & Tourism: Seoul’s new midnight heritage walks aim to extend tourist spending, and Chipotle’s first Asia outlet in Gangnam drew hours-long lines.