Energy & Infrastructure Investment: Tenaga Nasional (TNB) says regional cooperation is key to building energy markets that can fund long-term renewables growth, while stressing talent reskilling, network upgrades, and responsible AI adoption after ETCon26 signed 15 partnerships. Trade & Investment Facilitation: CAREC countries held talks on the Trade and Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF), mapping negotiation priorities and next steps. Foreign Investment Push (China): A China consultancy expects a new wave of foreign firms entering later this year, citing improving perceptions and rising inbound interest. HSBC/Glencore Scrutiny: Methodist churches plan to file a complaint alleging HSBC breached OECD responsible business conduct guidelines in Glencore financing. Tokenization & Crypto Policy (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan is expanding digital finance, including tokenization pilots and stablecoin plans, and is set to grant the prosecutor general investment ombudsman status. India Capital Markets: India exempts foreign institutional investors and BIS from capital gains tax on government securities to support rupee stability and attract steadier inflows; RBI also unveiled steps to widen foreign access to government bonds. Wealth & Funds (MENA): WTW won DIFC approval to offer regulated investment advisory and access to fund solutions across the region. Markets & FX Risk: Broadcom’s weak results and Middle East ceasefire uncertainty hit tech sentiment; Korea’s won slid to a 2009 low as officials move to curb FX volatility and expand a 24-hour FX market. US Crypto Regulation: Senate Republicans urged US regulators to clarify capital standards for banks dealing with crypto, pushing for clearer rules under the CLARITY Act.