University Sustainability: CUHK’s Faculty of Social Science released Hong Kong’s first University Sustainability Index, ranking 151 universities worldwide and placing three Hong Kong schools in the global top 20. International Education: UK school group NLCS will open NLCS Phuket in Thailand, betting on growing demand for premium international schooling beyond Bangkok. Events & Tourism: Vietnam is positioning itself as a new hub for billion-dollar exhibitions and experiential events, with government and private-sector push helping attract long-term investors. AI & Data Centres: Hyderabad is emerging as a major AI-data centre hub, with $10–20 billion in investment pipeline and targets for nearly five gigawatts by 2030. Energy Transition: Keppel started commercial operations at its 600-MW Sakra Cogen plant in Singapore, hydrogen-compatible and set to boost power capacity by about 45%. Health & Education: University of the Pacific unveiled plans for Central Valley’s first medical school in Stockton, aiming for an MD launch around 2030 to tackle doctor shortages. Business & Markets: Asian stocks rose as US-Iran ceasefire talks eased oil pressure; Brent fell while investors watched for further developments. Wealth & Lifestyle: Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list spotlights Philippine talents Alex Eala and Zack Tabudlo, while Singapore tops a prosperity index that factors inequality and living standards. Sports & Culture: Samoa announced a major police deployment for Independence celebrations, while the Pacific Superbike Festival brought international riders to Nha Trang.