Japan Economy Watch: The Bank of Japan raised its key rate to 1.0%, warning that higher crude prices tied to West Asia conflict and a weak yen could push inflation above target. Aviation & Travel: Qatar Airways is restoring summer routes, bringing service back to 26 destinations and expanding to 160+ gateways via Hamad International. Regional Trade: China’s 10th China–South Asia Expo in Kunming signed 27.7 billion yuan in deals, with participation from 68 countries and a bigger international procurement push. Energy Security: An IEA report says Southeast Asia’s heavy reliance on oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz is a “stark wake-up call,” urging faster diversification as the region’s import bill could surge. Digital Payments & Fraud: Visa updated Cambodia’s payment security roadmap to strengthen trust and resilience as mobile and QR payments expand. Public Health: Six regional groups signed an MoU in Singapore to coordinate dengue prevention and control efforts across Asia. Tech & Networks: Cisco says AI workloads are straining enterprise networks across Asia-Pacific, and calls for modernisation, better visibility, and adaptive security. Markets: The Indian rupee gained to 94.53 per dollar as West Asia tensions eased and oil prices fell.