Climate Resilience & Food Systems: ADBI says the Philippines can cut climate losses by backing female farmers, pointing to gender-driven misallocation where women-managed plots yield about 30% less due to unequal inputs. Disaster & Water Hazards: Reuters reports heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Assam hit hardest and hundreds of thousands affected. Cold-Chain Decarbonisation: GreenLine Mobility Solutions is partnering with Dabur India to deploy LNG-powered trucks, aiming to cut long-haul freight emissions while keeping reliability. Legal Pressure on Fossil Expansion: Greenpeace Australia Pacific hailed a Western Australia court dismissal of Woodside’s SLAPP-style case tied to climate protest over Scott Reef gas drilling. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN Regional Forum talks in Manila are dominated by Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz risks, with diplomats warning energy and shipping disruptions could spill into the region. Energy Transition Policy: India outlines plans to reach 100 GW nuclear by 2047 via at least five SMRs by 2033, opening the sector to private participation through the SHANTI Act. Heat & Cooling Demand: A report on Southeast Asia’s “hotter” seasons highlights rising demand for energy-efficient, durable cooling—driving Chinese brands’ local R&D and service push.