Energy Finance & Transition: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional (TNB) drew five-times oversubscription for RM2.5bn in 2026 sukuk—RM1bn for solar and RM1.5bn for hydro—highlighting strong investor appetite for “bankable” renewables as NETR targets RM1.2–1.3tn funding over 25 years. Energy Security & Diplomacy: PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Russia and Turkmenistan visits spotlight long-term oil, gas and diesel cooperation, with Petronas signing new Turkmen agreements to deepen upstream presence in the Caspian. Banking & Growth: Ghana’s central bank urged commercial banks to move beyond lending into advisory and market-access support for manufacturing, agriculture and services. Retail Banking Strategy: Bahrain’s NBB leans on a dual model—digital account opening for 90%+ of customers plus the largest branch network—to keep customer contact while scaling apps. Corporate Expansion Models: India’s HRV Pharma is scaling an “API without owning plants” approach via 50+ GMP-approved manufacturers, targeting Rs 1,000cr revenue. Market Signals: Analysts reiterated bullish calls on Pine Labs (target Rs225) and JSW Steel (target Rs1,520) as profitability and capacity expansion narratives gain traction. Business Travel Pressure: An SAP Concur survey finds firms see travel value, but workers report rising strain, especially for employees juggling family needs. Cyber Risk: Malwarebytes says ransomware “Prinz Eugen” can silently encrypt business-critical files without ransom notes, aiming to maximize disruption. Regional Trade: Afghan and Kazakh businesses signed 25 deals in Kabul across food, pharma and banking, as trade targets rise.