Conservation & Ecotourism: A Malaysian man’s long-term feeding and protection effort has helped wild green mahseer (ikan kelah) multiply into a thriving sanctuary, with FMC Kelah Eco Park set up in 2023 to keep the iconic river fish undisturbed. Aviation Tech & Defence Planning: Britain is heading into a helicopter procurement gap from 2027 as it retires Wildcat fleets before replacements are ready, pushing a bigger shift toward autonomous systems and networked operations. Digital Sovereignty & AI Infrastructure: A new policy-focused piece argues that AI is turning data infrastructure into a geopolitical battleground, with India framed as a key player in shaping how digital systems are governed. ASEAN-Japan Growth: ASEAN and Japan’s DISG Task Force adopted a joint declaration in Bangkok, targeting supply chain resilience, innovation co-creation, AI/digital investment, and energy transition. Undersea Connectivity: China Mobile’s SEA-H2X submarine cable is now in commercial operation, boosting cross-border cloud routing and aiming to cut regional data latency for AI workloads. Weather Tech for Brunei: Korea’s KIM forecasting system has expanded to share real-time numerical weather data with Brunei and other island states, supporting severe storm preparedness. Regional Security Tech: Singapore detained three youths under the ISA after online self-radicalisation and attack planning, highlighting how violent ideology can move from screens to real-world plots. Medical & Lab Tech: LabAsia returns to Borneo alongside MACRO 2026, spotlighting laboratory technologies as healthcare and advanced manufacturing demand rises.