AI & Trade Logistics: Dimerco says Asia-Pacific freight remains pressured by AI-driven demand and tight air capacity, especially on Taiwan–US, where electronics, semiconductors and AI servers keep rates elevated. Banking & Regulation: At an Asia summit in Singapore, experts urged banks to use data-driven pricing as a growth lever and warned that AI governance—not just tech—will decide returns as “95% of GenAI spend” yields no business outcome. AI Investment in the Gulf: Abu Dhabi’s MGX raised $49 billion through an AI-themed fund targeting the full stack from chips to data centres and foundation models. Insurance & Trust: Insurers face “protection gaps” and rising longevity/health needs, but also a trust test as AI automates underwriting and claims. West Asia Ties: US-Iran indirect talks continue in Doha as negotiators seek a longer-term deal amid fragile ceasefire conditions. Sri Lanka Economy: Sri Lanka’s current account posted a May deficit for the second month, blamed largely on West Asia war-linked external pressures. Malaysia Defence Tech: Malaysia moves to build more domestic defence technology via a cooperation deal with Australia’s Rocket Technologies. Tourism Push: South Korea launches the “K-Vacation” campaign to boost domestic travel and shore up regional demand. Singapore Digital Banking: Trust Bank credits ecosystem partnerships for scaling to over one million customers.