AI & Chips: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says concentration is the biggest AI risk and pushes open-source models, as Apple and other firms reportedly test Pentagon-blacklisted Chinese memory chips to escape “unsustainable” pricing. AI Infrastructure Finance: Nvidia defended a $500bn AI data-centre financing plan after investors worried about a bubble. Trade & Growth: Singapore raised its 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5–5.5% on stronger AI-driven demand, while the US trade deficit topped $100bn in June as AI server imports surged. Energy Transition: Malaysia launched NEEAP 2.0 targeting RM85.24bn in utility savings, and approved 42 FiT projects expected to spur RM4.3bn in investment; UK energy supplier E.ON UK urged shifting green levies off business bills. Investment & Regulation: Philippines net FDI fell to a 10-year low in May; India’s NSE warned against three Telegram stock-tip channels. Corporate Governance: Malaysia’s Tabung Haji faced scrutiny over accounting and 1MDB-linked losses, with calls for forensic audits. Business Aviation: MEBAA Show 2026 returns to Dubai, highlighting growing UAE business aviation momentum.