Trade & Policy: India–UK CETA is set to boost Indian exports to the UK, with average UK tariffs on Indian goods falling from 15% to 3% and 99% of Indian exports getting duty-free access, alongside a Double Contribution Convention that cuts social security costs for eligible Indian workers. Logistics & Ports: Bangladesh says it’s deregulating “like the private sector” to cut red tape for its $1 trillion-by-2034 goal, with a task force and a complaint website aimed at speeding up port-linked business processes at Chattogram. ASEAN Business & Food: Malaysia’s Food & Drinks Malaysia (FDM2026) runs July 21–23 and positions the country as an ASEAN food hub, adding a “one pass, two shows” Chocolate Show 2026 to widen buyer access. Capital Markets: Deloitte’s mid-year snapshot says Malaysia remains Southeast Asia’s most active IPO market in 1H 2026, while Singapore overtakes Indonesia and Vietnam rebounds from zero IPOs to four. Urban Development: ADB-backed plans to redevelop Manila’s Pasig River corridor estimate ₱22–32 billion in capex over 10–15 years, targeting strong benefit-cost ratios through tourism, health, resilience and higher activity. Energy & Agriculture: Bank Asia PLC handed over a solar-powered irrigation project in Bogura to support marginal farmers with cleaner, more reliable water supply. Geopolitics & Investment: Russia is pushing the Far East as a sanctions-driven investment frontier, banking on China-linked trade and resources to attract capital into mines, processing and logistics.