APEC Tourism Prep in Macao: Macao is gearing up for the 13th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (June 24-28), with officials saying staff training, sideline events and cross-agency coordination are well underway, positioning the city to showcase hospitality, cuisine and cultural ties. Digital Nepal Talks: A Huawei delegation met Nepal’s communications minister to discuss long-term cooperation for “digital Nepal,” including telecom modernization, data centres and AI/cloud infrastructure. Middle Corridor Governance: Central Asia’s Middle Corridor push is shifting from building roads and rails to “digitisation” and shared rules—single documents, data sharing and harmonised customs—to keep cargo moving as volumes rise. Cybersecurity Warning: Interpol and regional reporting highlight surging cybercrime and scams across Asia and the South Pacific, with authorities urging stronger public vigilance. El Niño Aid Call: UN food agencies are seeking $202 million to protect 8.8 million people in 22 high-risk countries from El Niño-driven droughts, floods and storms. Energy Pressure in Southeast Asia: The IEA warns households face high energy costs as the region relies heavily on Middle East fossil fuel imports and remains exposed to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Logistics Security Milestone (Malaysia): HTH Logistics Malaysia becomes the first TAPA APAC member to earn both TAPA Trucking Security Requirements Level 3 and TAPA Risk Assessment Standard 2023 for ground transport.