Indo-Pacific Defence: India and Australia stressed freedom of navigation and maritime trade resilience as West Asia tensions disrupt energy supply chains, announcing a new MoU on defence articles and services ahead of the next defence dialogue. China Outbound Controls: China rolled out sweeping outbound investment rules, tightening transfers of domestic tech and data while giving Beijing legal authority to retaliate against foreign barriers. Shangri-La Dialogue: At the Singapore security summit, Indo-Pacific leaders pushed for a rules-based order, with China’s security vision getting attention amid Japan’s continued defence cooperation expansion. Pacific Fisheries & Media: A Samoan fisheries officer is spotlighted for protecting Pacific stocks in Operation Tui Moana 2026, while Pacific media groups urged stronger business models and regional cooperation to survive revenue and tech pressures. India Tech & Culture: India will host BRICS Culture Working Group talks in Varanasi focused on creative economy, AI in culture, and heritage return. Sports & Business: Stephen Curry signed a 10-year deal with China’s Li-Ning, while MUFG is reportedly setting up a $250m India-focused startup fund. Maritime Insurance: War-risk premiums in the Middle East corridor reportedly jumped sharply as insurers recalibrate voyage-by-voyage amid heightened attack fears.