ASEAN Cup Watch: Malaysia’s interim Harimau Malaya coach Tan Cheng Hoe said club release delays have slightly disrupted preparations for the 2026 Hyundai ASEAN Cup, but he expects the squad to gel quickly ahead of the July 25 opener vs Myanmar. Refugee Burden-Sharing: Malaysia urged stronger ASEAN responsibility-sharing and a political path for Rohingya refugees to return home safely and voluntarily, citing options ranging from repatriation to resettlement and enforcement. Telemedicine Access: Nepalese migrant workers in West Asia say a two-day weekend policy has cut off telemedicine on weekends, leaving many to endure illness without timely care. Myanmar Growth Claim Debunked: A fact-check challenged claims that Myanmar is an “Asian Tiger” with 8% growth, saying post-coup and post-pandemic trends show shrinking rather than rising output. Malaysia Statistics Leadership: Malaysia appointed Siti Asiah Ahmad as chief statistician, tasked with leading GDP, trade and industry/service data work. UK-India Trade Boost: The UK-India Free Trade Agreement entered into force, with early tariff cuts set to lower costs for consumers and speed cross-border trade. Gold Prices: Gold slipped in India’s futures market as West Asia tensions tied to Iran weighed on investor sentiment. AI and Chips: Nvidia reportedly tightened its Asia customer “whitelist,” cutting authorized buyers by more than half to curb AI chip smuggling into China. Business & Culture: India’s India Couture Week 2026 schedule was released, kicking off July 23 in Hyderabad with Anamika Khanna.