Health Policy: Kenya’s push to expand health coverage is reshaping care financing after the Social Health Insurance Act replaced the old hospital insurer, with court challenges over the rushed rollout and the 2.75% income contribution. Mental Health & Aging Care: Indonesia says BPJS Kesehatan will keep covering mental health services by psychiatrists and clinical psychologists, while also expanding support for elderly daycare—responding to social media claims of reduced coverage. Regional Health Cooperation: Malaysia will chair ASEAN’s Health Ministers Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, aiming for more equitable, resilient health systems and joint regional priorities. Public Health Alerts: Haze from Indonesian forest fires is driving health warnings in parts of the Philippines, with guidance to limit outdoor exposure and use masks. Disaster Resilience: The Philippines’ DPWH is updating flood management master plans using science-backed hazard mapping and data integration. Economy & Investment: Armenia’s economy minister heads to Dubai for AIM Congress 2026 to court investment, while Iran signals plans to deepen investment cooperation with Armenia via the Araz Free Economic Zone. Business & Jobs: Zimbabwe reports inflation falling to decades-low levels as stability efforts take hold, though unemployment and investment remain hurdles. EU-Iran Pressure: The EU is joining a US-led campaign targeting Iran’s economic channels, even as it calls for diplomacy and de-escalation. Local Business Impact: A fire at Penang’s Chew Jetty destroyed multiple heritage-area business premises, with investigations ongoing.