Anti-China Tensions in the Philippines: Metro Manila police and the DFA condemned the dumping of five caskets with anti-China/anti-CPP messages, with authorities identifying a rented van driver used for deliveries and urging protection of Chinese diplomatic personnel. Japan–Korea Maritime Row: Japan lodged formal protests after a South Korean research ship was spotted surveying near the disputed Takeshima/Dokdo islets without prior notice. China Flood Response: China activated a Level-IV emergency flood plan for six eastern provinces as Typhoon Dolphin nears, with river and reservoir monitoring stepped up. China Trade Snapshot: China’s exports rose about 24% year-on-year in July, keeping the trade surplus elevated despite typhoon-related port disruptions. Philippines Palace Pushback: Malacañang said the coffin displays won’t help patriotism, while the PNP investigates. India–Bangladesh Diplomatic Friction: India reiterated it had no role in Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi media interaction and does not endorse remarks, as Dhaka protested. India–Arunachal Mapping Move: India formally marked 27 Arunachal locations on Survey of India maps amid China’s renaming attempts. Real Estate Rule Relief (West Asia): MahaRERA granted a four-month extension to eligible housing projects affected by West Asia conditions, treating the situation as force majeure. Data Centres Under Scrutiny (India): Google’s $15bn India data centre project faces legal challenges over water and wildlife impacts in Visakhapatnam. Digital Payments Policy (India): India’s Payments Council said UPI will remain free for consumers and small merchants, amid reports of possible charges. Energy Cooperation (India–Sri Lanka): India and Sri Lanka reviewed cross-border power plans, including HVDC interconnection and Sampur solar, to deepen electricity trade. FCRA and Foreign Funding Debate (India): India rejected US criticism of proposed FCRA amendments, calling legislative changes an internal matter for Parliament. Defence Procurement Oversight (India): A parliamentary defence panel asked for a roadmap on India’s sixth-generation fighter plans and efforts to join France-led FCAS. AI/Stablecoin Growth (Japan): JPYC raised $38m to expand regulated yen stablecoin payments, reflecting growing enterprise adoption.