Inflation Watch (Philippines): July inflation likely held near 6.4% y/y as cheaper rice and vegetables were offset by higher fuel and electricity costs, keeping pressure on the central bank to stay hawkish. FX & Capital Flows (India): The rupee slid only 0.8% in July despite a 20%+ oil jump, helped by foreign inflows and RBI intervention. Food Inflation (India): A monsoon rebound may ease food prices, but uneven rainfall and El Niño risk mean the second half needs close monitoring. Trade & Connectivity (Bangladesh-Myanmar): Dhaka and Yangon agreed to restart border trade on a limited basis and push B2B links in agri, pharma, fisheries and frozen food, alongside sea/shipping connectivity talks. Energy Shock (Bangladesh RMG): A gas supply crisis is disrupting garment production and shipments, threatening export competitiveness unless supply and LNG infrastructure are accelerated. Governance & Business Setup (Qatar): Qatar launched a Business Guidance and Establishment Office to simplify company formation and support investors through the process. Telecom Crisis (Burundi): ABUCO says mobile internet and call quality are deteriorating and authorities have failed to act. Investment Governance (Social Security Fund): A Middle East-linked fund reiterated that investment decisions follow internal stages and are independent of government. Scam Alert (Malaysia): A woman lost RM290,910 to an online investment fraud scheme involving repeated payments and a fake “recovery” pitch. Sports Business (MLB): The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Tigers in a deadline blockbuster, reshaping playoff odds and trade-market expectations.