Energy & Power Infrastructure: East Timor broke ground on a $107m solar power plant with storage in Manatuto, a joint EDF–Itochu venture expected to cut fuel-import spending by about $25–$30m a year and supply roughly 30% of electricity demand by 2028. Regional Industry & Trade: The China–ASEAN Expo is set for Sept. 17–21 in Nanning, with Timor-Leste making its first appearance as a formal ASEAN member and a bigger focus on AI and green energy exhibits. Digital Connectivity & Logistics: China Mobile says the SEA-H2X subsea cable is now in commercial operation, boosting cross-border cloud routing across Southeast Asia and linking toward the Middle East. Electricity Regulation & Consumer Costs: In the Philippines, Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Annabeth Cuizon welcomed Marcos’ call to scrap EPIRA systems loss charges and VAT tied to them, arguing consumers shouldn’t pay for “pilferage.” Green Industry Policy: Indonesia launched an Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) Center with UNIDO, aiming to help industrial estates build green transformation roadmaps and unlock fiscal incentives for greener operations. Cybercrime & Fraud Risk: A UNODC report warns transnational scam networks defrauded victims across Asia-Pacific up to $114.1bn in 2025, with AI-enabled fraud deepening the threat.