West Asia Energy Shock: India urged immediate de-escalation after renewed attacks in West Asia, while its Tehran embassy issued a fresh travel and exit advisory for Indian nationals. Markets & Fuel Costs: Oil-price spikes and geopolitical jitters dragged India’s Sensex down nearly 1% on Monday, echoing broader Asia risk-off moves. Power & Fuel Substitution: Rystad Energy projects a near-term surge in APAC thermal coal demand through 2030 as a gas shortfall forces utilities to run coal harder, with Northeast Asia seeing higher coal utilisation. Food Security & Health: South Asia experts backed a “One Health” approach to safer poultry production, stressing coordination across agriculture, public health and the environment to tackle disease, food safety and antimicrobial resistance. Trade & Business Links: Bangladesh’s BCCCI will lead a 23-member delegation to the China–South Asia Expo in Kunming to boost exports and investment ties. Regional Security & Infrastructure: Satellite reporting says Vietnam is building military and maritime infrastructure across disputed Spratly reefs, aiming to strengthen deterrence and sea awareness. Tech Skills Demand: An ADB study finds digital skills are spreading beyond tech jobs across Asia-Pacific, with South Korea highest and the Philippines lowest in employer demand. Industry Deal: Ingredion won unanimous board support to acquire Tate & Lyle in a multi-billion-pound deal, expanding specialty ingredient solutions.