Asian Games Opening: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially opened the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with an OCA Refugee Team making history as the first such contingent at the event. NGO & Livelihoods: An NGO project in coastal Tamil Nadu is equipping waste collectors with protective gear, linking them to scrap dealers, and pushing safer recycling to protect marine ecosystems. Disaster Response: China’s rural development foundation is delivering flood relief to Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot, including food, health supplies and solar lamps, while Nepal also receives ongoing weather support. India Defence & Industry: India’s defence production and exports have risen sharply over the past decade, with the government highlighting “Swadeshi” and Aatmanirbhar Bharat as exports expand. Semiconductors Push: India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $200bn by 2035, as Semicon India 2026 spotlights ecosystem growth and government plans to speed projects. Cyber & Chip Security: India’s IT minister warns the industry to prepare for cyberattacks and disruptions as India becomes a chip design and manufacturing player. China-ASEAN Trade & AI: The China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning, while a China-ASEAN AI forum drew 700+ delegates on AI for industries and data cooperation. Geopolitics & Security: Japan issued an emergency alert after a suspected North Korean ballistic missile launch, days after a US-South Korea-Japan drill. One China Clarification: The Philippines reaffirmed its One China policy while maintaining practical cooperation with Taiwan. Health Policy: India cleared QDENGA, a dengue vaccine targeting all four strains, for rollout via private channels in 2027.