AI & Sustainability Conference: Malaysia’s AiSED, Asia e University and Gaine Academy will host the AiSED International Conference 2026 (Dec 2–4) in Shah Alam, focusing on “Harnessing AI” to advance sustainable development through entrepreneurship and diplomacy. Education Expansion: Taylor’s Education Group partners with Vietnam’s SenTia School, with British University Vietnam supporting curriculum quality and student mobility across Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Aviation Demand: IATA says May 2026 air passenger demand fell 2.2% y/y, with the Middle East conflict dragging results, though load factors hit record highs for May. Energy & Trade Risk: Shell warns global LNG trade could stay flat in 2026 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions curb West Asian supply, pressuring some Asian importers. Water Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar warns against sabotaging international river treaties, reaffirming Islamabad won’t accept illegal diversion or blocking of its water share under the Indus Waters Treaty. Cambodia-Thailand Border Row: Cambodia condemns Thailand’s unauthorised visit to the disputed O’Smach border area, calling it a breach of international law and rejecting related media claims. Finance & Markets: Kotak Mahindra Bank agrees to buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail, private banking and wealth business; Bangladesh’s Idcol wins FinanceAsia’s “Best Sustainable Bank” award. Cybersecurity: The Internet Society will hold the NDSS Symposium in Seoul in March 2027, citing Asia-Pacific’s fast-growing research and participation.