Indo-Pacific Security: Vietnam’s President To Lam warned at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue that three crises—international order, development models and strategic trust—are converging, making the Asia-Pacific both a growth engine and a high-risk maritime theatre. Japan-Philippines Tensions: China called Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks “illegal and void,” saying they violate UNCLOS and China’s rights around Taiwan. Japan Security Shift: Japan’s parliament passed a law to create a national intelligence council chaired by the prime minister, drawing concern over weaker democratic oversight. Australia-India Defence: Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles heads to the Shangri-La Dialogue then New Delhi for talks with India’s defence leadership, calling both countries “top-tier security partners.” Energy Resilience: India’s petroleum ministry asked state fuel retailers to build 30-day LPG reserves amid West Asia supply worries, while Japan pledged support for APEC energy efficiency and low-carbon resilience. China-Global Links: CICC’s London forum highlighted China-Britain wealth management cooperation, and China launched a global poverty-alleviation partnership platform. Business & Tech: China showcased embodied AI at a Hangzhou pilot base with 130+ robots across real-world scenarios. Regional Politics: In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blamed “obstructionists” for political noise, insisting he has focused on governing.