Women’s Cricket: India crushed Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, finishing unbeaten and claiming a record-extending eighth title after posting 183/5; Shafali Verma (68) and Smriti Mandhana (59) powered a 129-run opening stand, while Sree Charani (4/20) and Deepti Sharma (3/19) wrapped up the chase as Sri Lanka were all out for 111. Cricket Politics: The win came with fresh trophy drama—India’s team stayed in the dressing room and refused to collect the Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, who also chairs the PCB, while Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu accepted the runners-up cheque. Junior Hockey: India’s junior teams kept their Asian dominance, with the men winning the Junior Asia Cup title and the women taking a third straight crown, both also booking Junior World Cup spots. Asian Games Prep (Kuwait): Kuwait’s U-23 side is set for its Asian Games opener against Vietnam, and the national handball team is finalizing camp preparations in Japan ahead of the Sept. 19 start. Equestrian (Qatar): Qatar named 12 riders for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 across showjumping, dressage and eventing, after a summer training build-up.
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BRICS Summit Diplomacy: BRICS leaders in New Delhi urged “maximum restraint” amid West Asia escalation, backing dialogue and diplomacy while calling for protection of civilians and safeguarded nuclear sites, and agreeing on closer cooperation on energy supply and trade continuity. West Asia Shipping & Routes: Iran and Oman reportedly agreed on new Strait of Hormuz entry/exit routes, with details to be shared with Gulf states, as attacks and disruptions keep pressure on regional shipping lanes. ASEAN Regional Push (Philippines): Manila will host key ASEAN meetings in Sept–Oct, including ASEAN Economic Ministers talks on integration and disaster resilience, plus events for MSMEs and creative industries ahead of the November summit. ASEAN Football (Indonesia): Jakarta is ramping up security, comfort and mobility for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with officials urging warm welcomes for visiting fans. Women’s Cricket (Dubai): India and Sri Lanka meet in the Women’s Asia Cup final in Dubai, with India chasing an eighth title and Sri Lanka aiming to repeat their 2024 win; forecasts point to hot, dry conditions. Sports Controversy (India Wushu): Wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary says she’s dialed down criticism after being dropped from the Asian Games squad, accepting the federation’s injury-based decision while seeking a comeback. Bangladesh–China Tilt: Bangladesh is deepening ties with China, including a planned “2+2” diplomacy-defence dialogue, as it seeks to diversify partnerships and reduce overreliance on any single power. Culture & Tourism: Hue in Vietnam is promoting green tourism by linking rivers, lagoons, forests and beaches; Malaysia Airlines is expanding Asia-Pacific tourism partnerships to boost travel demand.
BRICS Diplomacy: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, calling for UN Security Council reform, pushing local-currency trade, condemning unilateral tariffs, and urging “maximum restraint” in West Asia while backing dialogue and diplomacy. West Asia Talks: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi, both sides stressing de-escalation amid ongoing hostilities. Women’s Cricket: India and Sri Lanka set up a Women’s T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, with India chasing an eighth title led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma’s 168 runs, and Deepti Sharma’s 11 wickets. Sports—Asian Games Build-Up: Philippines women’s football return to the Asian Games with higher expectations, while Malaysia’s sepak takraw team eyes peak fitness ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games and BAM weighs a special incentive for a badminton gold after 20 years. Disaster & Recovery: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods damaged 12 commercial banks, with losses assessed at Rs 724 million. Health & Policy: Baguio City won Gold in ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards for enforcing smoke-free rules. Tourism Safety: An Australian tourist died after falling from a cliff at Kelingking Beach near Bali.
Asian Games Basketball: Bahrain began its 20th Asiad campaign with a 89-85 upset over defending champions Philippines, with JaKarr Sampson leading the charge as Gilas struggled to find offense. Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka set up a Women’s Asia Cup final against India after beating Pakistan by four wickets, recovering from 33/4 with a key 67-run stand and Fatima Sana’s all-round effort falling short. Women’s Asia Cup Final Preview: India’s path to the title clash has been built on multiple ways to win, but fielding lapses remain a concern ahead of Sunday’s rematch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sports Injuries & Selection: India’s weightlifting squad took a hit as Commonwealth silver-medallist Rishikanta Singh was ruled out of the Asian Games with a knee injury, while athletics trimmed its contingent to 74. Regional Diplomacy: Philippines President Marcos Jr. arrived in New Delhi to represent ASEAN priorities at the 18th BRICS Summit, while India and Russia also held talks on conflicts and seafarer safety. Trade & Industry: The US finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, escalating pressure on the sector. Shipping Disruption: Typhoons are snarling port operations across Asia, with longer waits and delays reported at major Chinese hubs like Shanghai.
Asian Games 2026 (Philippines): Alas Pilipinas men named Marck Espejo, Bryan Bagunas and Jude Garcia in their Asian Games roster, with the trio leading a Pool D group that includes South Korea, China and Chinese Taipei. Asian Games 2026 (Philippines): Gilas Pilipinas’ 5×5 title defense stumbled as it fell 89-85 to Bahrain, with Calvin Oftana scoring 31 but the team needing wins over Kazakhstan and China to stay in quarterfinal contention. Women’s Cricket (Asia Cup): India will face Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final after Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by four wickets, with Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari steering a recovery chase. Diplomacy (India-UN): UN chief António Guterres met PM Narendra Modi on BRICS sidelines, discussing West Asia and Ukraine and reaffirming freedom of navigation. Trade (US-Asia): The US Commerce Department finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. Health Security (ASEAN-US): ASEAN and the US agreed to boost early detection and genomic surveillance to strengthen regional health security. Regional Politics (Myanmar-Cambodia): Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing visited Cambodia to seek wider ASEAN engagement, drawing criticism from rights groups.
Asian Games 2026 (Japan): North Korea’s men’s football team has arrived in Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with exceptions made despite Japan’s sanctions rules, and the squad is set to compete in 14 events including football. Men’s Basketball: China kicked off its campaign with a 99-61 rout of Kazakhstan, while Gilas Pilipinas’ title defense stumbled in a 89-85 loss to Bahrain despite Calvin Oftana’s 31 points; Gilas now needs a win to stay in quarterfinal contention. Women’s Cricket: India booked the Women’s Asia Cup final after beating Bangladesh by 40 runs, with Shafali Verma’s 64 and Deepti Sharma’s three-wicket haul; India says it won’t take Pakistan or Sri Lanka lightly ahead of Sunday’s title match. Regional Sports Officiating: A Sri Lankan wushu official has been named for Asian Games duties, including assistant chief referee for Sanda. ASEAN–China Health: ASEAN and China opened talks on strengthening health cooperation, aiming for resilient, future-ready systems under ASHA 2026-2030. Central Asia Finance & Tourism: Kazakhstan’s EDB and IsDB Institute discussed attracting Islamic capital via a regional investment platform, while CAREC nations met on cross-border tourism routes and AI-enabled travel tools. Sports & Business: Marengo Asia Hospitals raised $40m/₹400 crore for expansion in India’s tier-I and II cities. Environment & Public Safety: Asian hornet sightings are rising in Switzerland, with scientists using tracking to locate nests.
Asian Games Kickoff in Japan: Qatar opened the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games with a 59-53 win over Iran in men’s basketball, with the multi-sport event running until Oct 4 after weather disruptions from record rain. Philippines Sports Focus: Agatha Wong and the Philippine wushu team head to Japan chasing an elusive gold, while Gilas Pilipinas rolls out an all-PBA roster for its men’s 5×5 title defense. Cricket—Women’s Asia Cup: India crushed Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final, with Shafali Verma’s 64 and Deepti Sharma’s spin spearheading a spot in the final. India Team Updates: Yash Thakur replaces injured Harshit Rana for India’s Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games; Jasprit Bumrah is cleared to play. West Asia Shockwaves: Crude prices jumped above $105 as attacks threaten Middle East shipping and raise supply fears, with Modi set to meet Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian amid the escalation. ASEAN Health Policy: Malaysia says ASEAN is moving from AI “consumption” to building foundations for SMEs and start-ups, while ASEAN also endorsed a five-year plan to secure affordable essential medicines across the region.
Asian Games Kickoff: Japan’s Nagoya-Aichi Games started with men’s basketball as Qatar beat Iran 59-35, with 17,000-plus athletes and officials across 43 sports running to Oct 4; organizers say record rain and brief evacuations won’t derail the Sept 19 opening. Security Overhaul: Japan will deploy about 10,000 police for the opening, add drone no-fly zones, and set up an anti-“lone wolf” info centre using AI. Cricket & T20 Watch: India’s Harshit Rana is ruled out of Afghanistan T20Is and his Asian Games hopes are in doubt; Yash Thakur steps in. Sports Spotlight: Japan’s wrestling flagbearer Akari Fujinami targets a second straight gold; India’s Mirabai Chanu says an Asian Games medal feels “so close.” Regional Football: FIFA launches the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup Premier Division with Indonesia hosting; Malaysia faces Bangladesh in the opener. Economy & Energy: Asian shares slip as oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz worries; Australia eases LNG supply rules to reassure Asian buyers. ASEAN Health: Malaysia-backed ASHA 2026-2030 aims to strengthen regional health systems and tackle emerging threats.
Asian Games Football (Philippines): After a 52-year absence, the Philippines U23 men’s team has been called up for Aichi-Nagoya 2026, landing in Group C with Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Vietnam, while the Filipinas women are in Group G with China, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong. Sports Discipline (Cricket): Pakistan’s Gull Feroza was fined 10% of her match fee and given a demerit point for dissent during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. ASEAN Digital Trust: ASEAN resilience experts say connectivity alone isn’t enough; AI-era “digital trust” needs safer platforms, participation and stronger network failover during crises. ASEAN Heritage Parks: Southeast Asia’s environment chief urged bigger funding for protected heritage parks, warning deforestation and biodiversity loss are accelerating. Travel & Culture (Hong Kong): The Hong Kong Tourism Board launched “Only in Hong Kong,” a new global campaign built around real street life, food and everyday moments. Sports (Malaysia): Malaysia’s junior hockey team beat hosts China 1-0 to reach the Junior Asia Cup semis and secure a Junior World Cup spot. Global Spotlight (ASEAN+3 Film Festival): The ASEAN+3 Film Festival opened in Prague, bringing films from nine countries to Czech audiences.
Good Governance Watch: The Philippines placed 59th out of 133 in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, ranking sixth among eight Southeast Asian countries, with its strongest score in financial stewardship. Anti-Scam Push: ASEAN leaders are urged to set up a regional anti-scam intelligence exchange so regulators, banks, telecoms, enforcement and digital platforms can share signals faster. ASEAN Digital Economy: Southeast Asia’s digital growth is shifting from promises to on-the-ground policy and infrastructure, as AI and connectivity demands intensify. Asian Games Weather & Safety: In Nagoya, record rainfall forced hundreds of athletes to evacuate briefly and caused leaks at some venues, with more wet weather forecast. Korea Summit Security: South Korea will raise terror alerts ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia summit, tightening immigration checks and patrols. Tourism Diplomacy: Korea and Japan marked 40 years of tourism cooperation with talks aimed at deeper travel links and a more stable institutional framework. Sports Discipline: Pakistan’s Gull Feroza was fined and penalized for dissent during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, while India’s beach kabaddi silver was revoked after a doping violation. Cricket & Hockey Build-Up: Japan named a squad for a historic one-off T20I vs India ahead of the Asian Games, and India’s junior hockey teams surged in the Junior Asia Cup.
Asian Games build-up: India’s Olympic body held a special send-off for the 503-member Asian Games contingent in Japan, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging athletes to turn pressure into performance. Sports logistics: India’s cricket team will stay in designated accommodation rather than five-star hotels in Nagoya, after BCCI said options were limited but comfort was “satisfactory.” Team India kit politics: Hockey India has rolled back a saffron jersey plan, making traditional blue the first choice for Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Malaysia targets medals: Malaysia set a realistic haul of six gold, seven silver and 20 bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Middle East & Asia sport: Qatar named squash and padel squads aiming for medals, while Malaysia’s sepak takraw coach flagged skipper Muhammad Syahir’s fitness at about 70%. Media & culture: Asia-Pacific became the world’s biggest market for first-run scripted streaming commissions, taking 36% of orders in H1 2026, led by Netflix and Prime Video. Travel & tourism: Fiji Airways will add Western Sydney International to feed rising Pacific travel demand.
Asian Games Build-Up (Japan): India’s women’s hockey team has flown to Aichi-Nagoya after a historic FIH World Cup run, aiming for gold and a direct LA 2028 Olympic berth; India’s campaign starts vs Uzbekistan on Sept 20. Cricket Diplomacy (Japan-India): Japan will play a one-off T20I against India on Sept 22 in Sano under the Suzuki Cup, using the same squad set for the Asian Games. ASEAN-Asia Trade (Clean Tech): Southeast Asia is driving China’s clean-energy export boom, with ASEAN spending over $20bn on Chinese clean-tech in 2026 so far, up 50% year-on-year. Regional Politics & Governance (Malaysia): Malaysia’s government is pressing political parties to state their positions in writing on a proposed Political Funding Bill before Cabinet review. Sports & Pressure (South Korea): South Korea’s badminton chief coach says he’ll try to ease medal pressure after the federation submitted a target for Aichi-Nagoya. Environment (Indonesia): Indonesia’s wildfire and haze crisis is worsening under El Niño, with peatland fires burning at least 200,000 hectares and air spreading across the region.
Philippines–ASEAN/EU Diplomacy: Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong says Singapore and Luxembourg can help strengthen ASEAN–EU ties as Singapore takes the ASEAN chair next year, with cooperation flagged in AI, quantum, space and satellite links. ASEAN Health Roadmap: Malaysia hosts the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting, set to launch ASHA 2026-2030 as the region’s health roadmap, with priorities including pandemic preparedness via ACPHEED and tackling communicable plus non-communicable disease burdens. India–West Asia Focus: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar tells MPs India is against war and violence, warning that Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise risks for global supply chains and prices, while stressing diaspora safety. Asian Games Build-Up (Cricket): Bangladesh names a 260-member contingent for Aichi-Nagoya and targets gold in cricket; coach Mohammad Salahuddin says adapting to T20 is the key challenge, with Shanto’s return framed as experience for the T20 World Cup plan. Women’s Cricket (Asia Cup): Pakistan Women book a semi-final spot after a 72-run win over Hong Kong, powered by Nashra Sandhu’s record 6-7 spell; they face Sri Lanka next. Space/Business: Pixxel raises $100m in a Series C to expand satellites and launch an “orbital data center” plan, co-led by Temasek. Sports Growth (Pacific): Fiji’s rugby league body is pushing new Pacific nines and 13-a-side tournaments with NZ and APRL to create more local playing pathways.
Aviation & Tech: Malaysia is hosting the 61st Asia-Pacific civil aviation directors general conference in Kuala Lumpur (Sept 7-11), focusing on “Smart Skies” and how emerging tech can boost safety, security, sustainability and efficiency. Media Cooperation: China’s Shenzhen hosted the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, drawing 400+ reps from 42 countries; it agreed new regional media partnerships and launched initiatives including a digital media intelligence center. Sports—Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by four wickets in a key Women’s Asia Cup match, with Harshitha Samarawickrama’s unbeaten 48 sending them into the semi-finals. Sports—Asia Cup Trophy Drama: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi is expected at the Women’s Asia Cup final on Sept 13, reviving questions over whether India will accept the trophy if they win. Disaster Costs: Nepal’s recent floods could drive insurance losses above NPR 20 billion, with hydropower projects among the biggest claim drivers. Central Asia Tourism & Energy: A German-run international tourist train brought 70+ visitors to Bishkek, while Ulaanbaatar’s Dambadarjaa thermal plant construction is reported 70% complete. Finance & Markets: Morgan Stanley says Singapore and Hong Kong banks should benefit most as Asia’s capital markets deepen in H2.
Asian Games build-up (Philippines): Gilas Pilipinas coach Luigi Trillo says Meralco big man Brandon Bates will debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with added size and mobility after a scoreless but productive tune-up in South Korea. Badminton (India): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their China Masters “jinx,” winning the Super 750 final in comeback fashion and banking confidence for their Asian Games title defence. Football (AFC U-20): India qualified for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup after a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, ending a 20-year absence; Malaysia also booked its spot for the 2027 finals in China. Handball (Kuwait): Kuwait’s senior team begins final overseas camp before the Asian Games, opening against Iran in Aichi-Nagoya. New sport at the Games: Virtual taekwondo makes its Asian Games debut, using VR avatars and sensor-equipped sparring. Regional cooperation (tourism): East Asia tourism leaders urged “coopetition” over rivalry, signing a joint declaration to grow demand together. Travel advisory (Israel): Israel’s National Security Council issued heightened warnings for Israelis ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, urging avoidance of several nearby countries.
Women’s Asia Cup (Dubai): India crushed Pakistan by 7 wickets after bowling them out for a record-low 55, with spinners Shree Charani (3/7) and Prema Rawat (3/9) leading the collapse; India chased in 8.4 overs to finish the group stage unbeaten. Sports Rivalry & Reactions: Pakistan mentor Wahab Riaz, despite the humiliation, insisted the team is still the best side to win the tournament and said they’ll regroup for the next match vs Hong Kong. Junior Hockey (AHF Junior Asia Cup): India’s junior women thrashed Malaysia 11-1, with seven different scorers, while the junior men also posted big wins in the competition. Central Asia Politics: Kazakhstan began work under its new unicameral Parliament, the Qurultay, after the August election; President Tokayev appointed longtime adviser Erlan Karin as vice president. Asia-Pacific Media Cooperation: Leaders at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen adopted the “Shenzhen Consensus,” pledging responsible coverage and stronger regional integration as APEC approaches. Aviation Awards (Oman): Muscat and Salalah airports won nine ACI Customer Experience awards for service quality and passenger experience. Climate & South Asia: Nepal urged stronger regional cooperation on climate action and compensation for disaster losses at a South Asia parliamentary forum in Bhutan.
Women’s Cricket Showdown: India crushed Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai after bowling Pakistan out for a record-low 55; spinners Shree Charani (3/7) and Prema Rawat (3/9) led the rout, and India chased 56 in 8.4 overs to finish the group stage unbeaten. Sports Rivalry, No-Handshake Protocol: The India–Pakistan captains again skipped the customary toss handshake—Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana kept the standoff going as Pakistan chose to bat first. Junior Hockey Results: Malaysia’s “Young Tigers” began the AHF Junior Asia Cup with an 8-0 demolition of Kazakhstan, setting up key matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan and hosts China. Regional Sports Spotlight: Philippines’ beach volleyball campaign ended in the AVC Asian Beach Volleyball Championships after losses to Australia and Japan, though athletes still have a shot at glory at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Rural Development Focus (Bangladesh): IFAD and Bangladesh reviewed progress under COSOP 2023–2028, stressing climate resilience linked to jobs, finance, technology, markets, and better tracking of results. Politics & Justice (India): An NIA court in Jagdalpur convicted 10 people in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack case, triggering a new dispute between BJP and Congress over whether a wider conspiracy was missed. Beauty & Culture (Philippines): Miss World 2026: Filipino delegate Asia Rose Simpson exited before the Top 6, while the next round lineup was set by regional performance and fast-track challenges.
Asia-Pacific Media Diplomacy: The Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026 opened in Shenzhen, with Xinhua urging news outlets to deepen cooperation and amplify the region’s voice ahead of APEC in November. ASEAN Health Cooperation: Malaysia will chair the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 7-11, focusing on equitable, resilient, future-ready health systems. Women’s Cricket Showdown: India and Pakistan clash in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai today, with India already semi-final-bound and Pakistan chasing a path to the last four; Smriti Mandhana’s record 124 vs Hong Kong is the headline form guide. Asian Games Build-Up (India): India’s women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne says daily defence discipline plus sharper goal-scoring are key as the team targets a better medal in Japan. Regional Sports Momentum: India’s junior men’s hockey team began its AHF Junior Asia Cup title defence with a 14-0 rout of Indonesia, while Malaysia Aviation Group highlighted new route and frequency plans to strengthen regional connectivity. Environment Watch: Indonesia’s worsening smog from Borneo and Sumatra fires is disrupting schools and spreading haze to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Sports: Malaysia were thrashed 6-1 by hosts China in the opening Elite Group match of the 2026 Women’s Hockey Asia Junior Cup, with Nurain Atiqah Mohd Fauzi scoring Malaysia’s lone consolation; they face India next on Sept 6, while Japan beat South Korea 2-0. Regional Diplomacy: Malaysia opened the new Secretariat house of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development in Kuala Lumpur, creating a regional hub to push parliamentary action on shared development issues. ASEAN-Myanmar Tensions: Cambodia is set to host Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing next week; analysts warn the visit could risk legitimising the regime and weakening ASEAN pressure unless Phnom Penh presses for an end to violence, humanitarian access and inclusive dialogue. Women’s Cricket: Smriti Mandhana’s record 124 powered India to a 137-run win over Hong Kong and a semi-final spot in the Women’s Asia Cup; ICC chief Jay Shah hailed her as women’s cricket’s leading run-scorer. Tech & Finance: Kazakhstan’s central bank signed an MoU with Binance to pursue a payments licence that could link crypto and fiat across Central Asia. Travel & Culture: Yokohama hosted the inaugural Asia-Pacific Circular Cities Forum, expanding the circular cities network to 43 cities and launching an action plan. Aviation: United announced a major route expansion adding 10 international destinations from March 2027, including Okinawa, Japan.
Asian Games shake-ups: India named Commonwealth Games javelin medallist Yashvir Singh to replace injured Neeraj Chopra, while long-distance runner Abhishek Pal was dropped after a NADA notice over a fertility drug finding; hurdler Tejas Shirse also missed out due to injury. Women’s cricket spotlight: Smriti Mandhana’s record 124 powered India to a 137-run win over Hong Kong, booking the semi-finals; India now face Pakistan in a high-stakes Women’s Asia Cup league match in Dubai. Coaching change: VVS Laxman will coach India’s men’s cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games while Gautam Gambhir is unavailable. Regional diplomacy: Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Vietnam to push normalization with ASEAN and attract investment. Business & finance: BitGo opened a Singapore office as digital-asset firms seek regulated footholds; Mastercard reorganized Southeast Asia leadership, appointing Beena Pothen for West Southeast Asia. Tech & policy: The Philippines wants ASEAN-wide big-tech accountability after talks with Meta and Roblox, focusing on scams, harmful content and child safety.
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