Climate-smart forestry push (Philippines): DENR says it will open 1.18 million hectares of forest land to “climate-smart” investments under DAO 2026-34, targeting ₱38T in production value from 2027-2052 while creating jobs and rural livelihoods. Investor-friendly trade talks (Malaysia-EU): European business leaders urge Malaysia to keep momentum on a high-quality EU free trade deal for 2027, focusing on regulatory barriers, customs streamlining, and investment conditions. Public spending + long-term investment (India/Tamil Nadu): TVK’s first budget balances welfare with education, infrastructure, and human capital, including school modernization, digital libraries, and hostel upgrades. Mortgage growth outlook (Armenia): UBA head says mortgage loans are 20.3% of banking assets and expects ~16% annual growth by 2026. Healthcare rebound (US markets): Investors are returning to US healthcare stocks as earnings and deal activity improve; the S&P 500 healthcare index is up 11.2% over three months. SEBI enforcement (India): SEBI says Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers breached pro-rata drawdown rules in an AIF and reached a settlement after non-compliance. Wealth/market risk (hedge funds): Citadel reportedly snapped up a distressed AI-focused fund’s $16B portfolio in about 24 hours, aiming to prevent broader semiconductor selloff fallout. FX product tweak (Maldives): Bank of Maldives revised its FX Investment scheme so both principal and returns are paid in US dollars, with maturity requiring conversion back to MVR. Energy grid warning (Southeast Asia): Analysts flag weak grid maintenance as a bottleneck for clean power investment, citing recent blackout failures in Indonesia’s Sumatra. Port/logistics deals (South Africa): TNPA invited investors to develop two 25-year logistics sites at Durban’s Ambrose Park, targeting warehousing and distribution expansion.