China-ASEAN Trade & Tech: The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning, with Cambodia spotlighting trade links as officials and firms push new deals across agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and tourism. AI & Healthcare Cooperation: China-ASEAN centres in Nanning are also driving practical collaboration in AI applications and healthcare, expanding ties beyond commerce. Regional Security Drills: Greece held Mediterranean naval exercises with Israel, focusing on threat response, search-and-rescue and interoperability, while Greece and Egypt’s wider “Medusa-15” drills involve multiple countries. Global Markets Watch: Investors are bracing for a possible bond-driven shock to equities as central banks tighten, oil prices stay high, and borrowing costs climb. Space & Science: NASA and SpaceX continue Crew-13 preparations for an early October ISS launch, with preflight quarantine steps to reduce illness risk. Water Stress Warning: The UN’s WMO says freshwater storage is declining and glaciers keep retreating, with 2025 among the driest years in decades. Business & Finance: Shinhan expands in Vietnam with Vingroup, while Oman’s International Financial Centre Oman says Chinese firms are actively seeking investment. Health Access: The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative is seeking new partnerships to expand radiation medicine for cancer care, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Climate Justice Push: Nepal’s UNGA focus is expected to tie climate justice to disaster impacts, including glacier-linked flooding.