Outbound Investment Rules: China formalised tougher outbound-investment regulation effective July 1, 2026, expanding risk controls and tightening review of overseas deals tied to Chinese tech, talent and IP after the Meta-Manus blockade. Banking & Markets: Korea’s bank stocks lagged the KOSPI rally as liquidity flowed to brokerages; analysts still see a potential rebound on expected rate hikes and shareholder returns. Digital Currency & Payments: India’s RBI is broadening digital rupee pilots, including welfare-linked use cases and cross-border payment pilots, while new UPI/ATM security and fee rules hit consumers. UK Finance Policy: A UK petition seeks to make Armistice Day a bank holiday, with a June 19 deadline to trigger a government response. Middle East Risk: Hong Kong’s finance chief said Middle East war spillovers are limited for inflation, though fuel-price pass-through is pushing forecasts higher. Aviation Investment: Egypt is pushing airport modernization, including a major Cairo expansion, to boost capacity and unlock tourism and trade. Corporate Finance: Philippines’ SEC warned about Telegram loan scams, urging checks for valid authority before paying fees. Development Finance: Egypt’s FRA cut fees for digital real-estate investment platforms to lower costs and expand access. Energy Access (Impact): Maharashtra’s Project Chirag model shows solar electrification as a platform for education, water and mobility, not just power. Banking Sector Tension: Bangladesh’s Islami Bank Bangladesh faces renewed protests over a newly appointed chairman, escalating into clashes with police. Deal Watch: US investor Castlelake says it’s in early stages of considering an easyJet offer, with a June 26 deadline under takeover rules.