Climate Policy Uncertainty: Malaysia’s climate change bill is still not tabled in Parliament, with officials warning delays are creating regulatory uncertainty for businesses and weakening emissions plans. Extreme Weather: Typhoon Dolphin has hit China’s east coast, forcing evacuations of more than a million people and triggering flooding and landslide warnings across multiple provinces. Wildfire Response: Indonesia is battling fast-spreading wildfires, including a major blaze in East Java’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, with the park closed to visitors as helicopters and hundreds of responders work to contain flames. Diplomacy in South Asia: India’s envoy Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman amid strains tied to Sheikh Hasina’s remarks, as both sides try to steady bilateral ties. Indo-Pacific Politics: Vietnam’s top leader To Lam begins a high-level visit to Australia and New Zealand, aiming to deepen cooperation and keep maritime security and Việt kiều ties on the agenda. Pacific Unity: Fiji’s foreign minister says Pacific leaders are pushing to speak with one voice globally, even as they negotiate wording on China missile testing. Maritime & Logistics: Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 will bring 1,000+ policymakers and industry players to Kuala Lumpur to discuss decarbonisation, digitalisation, and maritime talent. Sports (Women’s Football): Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi and Morocco qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, joining Asia’s already-filled allocation.