China-U.S. Energy Divide: China is expanding coal-led power (about 55% of generation) while U.S. coal’s share has fallen to roughly 15–17%, with electricity prices rising faster than inflation since 2022—raising questions for industrial competitiveness. U.S. Trade Pressure on Asia Solar: The U.S. Commerce Department set steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, moving toward final injury rulings. India-Canada Reset: Canada says ties with India are “well beyond a reset” after a diplomatic rift, and confirms talks on a Modi visit to Canada tied to CEPA. BRICS Business Push: India’s Jaishankar and Modi used the BRICS Business Forum to argue for resilience, secure sea lanes and supply-chain integration as global volatility rises. BRICS Host Logistics & Diplomacy: Bharat Mandapam is set to anchor the Sept 12–13 summit, with India highlighting its hosting capacity. India Health Milestone: India crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under its national cervical cancer prevention drive. Japan Cybersecurity: Japan’s Digital Agency disclosed a breach that may have exposed 246,000 personal records via a VPN-related intrusion. China Autonomous Vehicle Rule: China’s new NEV policy embeds a legal shift: automakers, not drivers, would bear responsibility for fully autonomous traffic violations. ASEAN Myanmar-Cambodia: Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing met Cambodia’s leadership as critics warn ASEAN engagement could legitimize the junta. China-ASEAN Investment: Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ joined a China-ASEAN joint investment council, reflecting deeper sovereign capital links across the corridor. Japan Robotaxi Demo: Tesla unveiled its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi in Japan, with plans tied to regulations. India Logistics Training: Nagaland launched its first logistics training centre of excellence to plug into India’s logistics boom. China Visa Move: China raised visa fees for Japanese nationals sevenfold on reciprocity grounds. EU-India Trade Tweak: The EU dropped an aluminium scrap export duty plan after India concerns, relying instead on environmental rules.