Philippines–Japan Energy Security: President Marcos met former PM Fumio Kishida on Japan’s $10bn POWERR Asia plan, aiming to boost renewable and low-carbon cooperation and co-chair an Azec summit in Manila. Strategic Reserves: The Philippines is also setting up its first systematic strategic petroleum reserve program, with Japan sending technical experts to kick off feasibility work. AI Chips in China: Huawei and Alibaba’s AI training/inference chips were among the first to pass China’s new safety and reliability certification, opening doors to critical sectors. India’s AI Education Overhaul: India plans to overhaul its AI curriculum in B.Tech and related courses, shifting toward industry use cases and more hands-on learning. EV and Fuel Moves: Tesla launched Model Y Premium RWD in India at ₹50.89 lakh, while India is considering a shift from E20 to E25 petrol with a 2–3 year transition and vehicle testing. Markets on Ceasefire Hopes: Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi hit fresh records as traders priced in a US–Iran ceasefire extension. Trade & Supply Chains: India and Canada launched a trade and investment forum, targeting CEPA talks to wrap by year-end. Geopolitics of Resources: The US–China rare earth rivalry and China’s tightening controls keep critical minerals at the center of industrial and defense planning. Tech Policy: India’s RBI is reviewing AI guidance for finance, focusing on fraud use while guarding privacy and fairness.