Malaysia Travel Policy: Malaysia has halted issuance of international passports valid for more than 10 years after some travellers faced airline check-in problems abroad; existing holders will get free replacements capped at 10 years. Vietnam Digital Push: Vietnam’s ruling party calls for modern digital infrastructure, wider high-quality internet access and large data centres to power a national data platform and its innovation ecosystem. Southeast Asia Energy Diplomacy: Korea and Fiji held talks in Seoul focused on energy supply chains, healthcare and climate cooperation, amid regional security concerns. Clean Energy Deal: Malaysia’s FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Oil (PVOIL) will build Vietnam’s first nationwide used cooking oil collection network, starting in Ho Chi Minh City. Business & Finance: Singtel’s quarterly profit beat expectations on strong Optus and regional associate contributions; Trust Bank launched Singapore’s first stockback credit card. Health & Tech: Merck expanded its Singapore biosafety testing lab to bring advanced molecular testing closer to Asia-Pacific biopharma firms. Markets & Trade: India withdrew from the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup to prioritise a Brazil friendly, while a parliamentary panel urged minimum R&D spending for India’s oil PSUs. Youth Jobs Watch: An ILO report flags rising youth unemployment across the Asia-Pacific, even as global rates climb.