West Asia Diplomacy: US Vice President JD Vance said unfreezing Iranian assets would benefit American farmers and strengthen West Asia’s security architecture, after US-Iran talks in Switzerland with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. Energy Policy: Malaysia will keep its BUDI95 petrol quota at 200 litres while monitoring the West Asia ceasefire’s impact on oil prices before any change. Migration & Labour Rights: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman urged Malaysia to reopen the labour market for Bangladeshi migrants, citing concerns over exploitation and debt bondage; both sides agreed on transparency and worker protection steps. Tech for Enforcement: Japan Tobacco International urged wider AI use in law enforcement to spot anomalies in shipping documents and crack down on illegal tobacco trade in the Philippines. Trade & Industry: Malaysia reported a record trade surplus in Jan-May 2026, led by AI-related semiconductor exports and stronger E&E demand. Clean Energy Infrastructure: GWEC flagged port upgrades at Agila Subic and Bulalacao as key to unlocking the Philippines’ offshore wind pipeline. Regional Connectivity: Armenia’s international internet traffic is set to route through Azerbaijan, boosting South Caucasus connectivity and route resilience. Public Safety: A rare school shooting in Tacloban left three students dead and seven wounded; police arrested one suspect and another surrendered. Defence Sales: India is in talks with the UAE to sell BrahMos and possibly Akashteer as Gulf procurement accelerates. Business & Culture: Bangkok’s QSNCC opened a city-centre bonded warehouse to simplify temporary imports for international exhibitions.