US–China LNG Talks: The US and China are discussing cutting or removing China’s tariffs on American LNG as part of a wider energy and agriculture deal ahead of Xi’s Washington visit, aiming to reopen a trade lane that was effectively shut after a 15% LNG tariff in 2025. Asian Games Logistics: Japan’s Olympic Council of Asia defended Nagoya’s lodging plan—cruise ship, hotels and converted wooden containers—after complaints about cramped beds and last week’s evacuations tied to heavy rain. Rail in the Philippines: Manila’s Senate leaders and Japan’s JICA inspected NSCR and the Metro Manila Subway projects, with partial NSCR operations from Valenzuela to Malolos expected by December. South China Sea Tensions: China Coast Guard collisions with Philippine vessels and competing accounts of ramming incidents keep maritime safety and enforcement in the spotlight. India–Pakistan Naval Row: India rejected Pakistan’s claims over the INS Kolkata–PNS Hunain collision, calling Pakistan’s response “usual prevarication” and blaming unsafe manoeuvres. Aviation/Trade: US airlines opposed Air China adding more Beijing–US flights, citing Russia-airspace route advantages; meanwhile, Pakistan’s exports to China rose 45% to $478m in the first two months of FY2026-27. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Sojitz plans a logistics hub in India for semiconductor materials near Tata’s fab in Gujarat.