Digital Trust & Anti-Scam Cooperation: Malaysia’s Axiata CTO Thomas Hundt urged ASEAN to set up a regional anti-scam intelligence exchange linking regulators, banks, telcos, enforcement and platforms to share signals fast and disrupt fraud. Disaster Response & Public Safety: Japan is ramping support for stranded commuters after extreme rain, including evacuations around Nagoya and shelter openings as rail and transit disruptions mount. Racism Probe in Singapore: Singapore police questioned five people over online racist remarks tied to Nepal flood coverage and debate over Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment, with platforms being asked to remove rule-breaking posts. UK-China Diplomacy: UK PM Andy Burnham told Xi Jinping he will engage “frankly and constructively” with China while raising flood rescue, Hong Kong and human rights concerns. India-Sri Lanka Defence Ties: Sri Lanka says Rajnath Singh’s visit will see exchanges of agreements on cadet corps cooperation, defence education and air-defence equipment maintenance. US-China Auto & Trade Friction: China’s embassy hit back at US pressure on Ford, warning Washington is politicizing trade. ASEAN/Asia Tech & Connectivity: India’s satcom spectrum pricing and allocation steps moved forward, clearing a path toward commercial satellite internet services. EV Transition in India: FADA data shows record EV retail sales in July and strong August momentum as the focus shifts to affordability and reliable ownership at scale.