Japan Outlook Cut: Japan lowered its fiscal-year growth forecast to 0.9% (from 1.3%) as a weaker yen and higher oil prices squeeze households and profits, while it still expects 1.1% growth in FY2027. China Stimulus Push: China’s Politburo pledged faster fiscal spending and “incremental” measures after Q2 growth slowed to 4.3%, aiming to boost demand without widening deficits. Eurozone Growth Mix: Germany’s Q2 GDP rose 0.2% (exports up, consumption soft, investment down), while Italy grew 0.2% and Spain accelerated to 0.7% on tourism strength. FX Watch (Nigeria): The naira slid again to about N1,366/$1 in official trading as FX turnover fell and the CBN may intervene more. Housing & Rates (NZ): ANZ says NZ house prices are likely to decline ~2% this year as investor caution rises ahead of election tax changes. Digital & MSMEs (Malaysia): Malaysia touts DEFA to help MSMEs tap ASEAN’s 680m consumers, leaning on digital payments and e-invoicing rollouts with exemptions. Energy Transition (ASEAN): Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for an inclusive ASEAN energy transition that protects jobs and the vulnerable while scaling renewables and grid investment. ICT as Growth Engine (Bangladesh): Bangladesh targets ICT’s GDP share to jump from 1–2% to 10% in five years via connectivity, skills, and digital public services.