ASEAN Supply-Chain Strategy: Malaysia urged ASEAN to compete as a bloc and cut “friction” for cross-border business, spotlighting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone as a regional investment magnet. Regional Investment Push: Malaysia’s Economy Minister said the JS-SEZ master plan is set for launch in December with PM Anwar Ibrahim and Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, alongside ministerial talks in November. Aviation & Security: Malaysia’s civil aviation regulator is investigating reports a Malaysian pilot was detained in Indonesia over alleged ecstasy smuggling, and will tighten oversight of baggage screening for aircrew. Inflation Watch: Bank Negara Malaysia reported June headline inflation easing to 1.9% as retail fuel costs fell and broader price pressures moderated. Energy Markets: Rystad Energy said Asian LNG prices could keep sliding if US-Iran peace talks progress, though tight Gulf supply may limit the drop. US Trade Enforcement: DHS added 43 firms to the UFLPA Entity List, expanding a presumption that their goods can’t enter the US. Small Business Support: Chelsea, Massachusetts launched a hands-on small business technical assistance program with Revby for stabilization and transitions. Corporate Moves: Textron Systems finalized a $3.4m purchase of Slidell’s Business Campus, aiming for a long-term base and local job growth. Gaming Earnings: Sony lifted its forecast after strong first-quarter profit driven by gaming, while reiterating PS disc production will end for new releases in 2028. MLB Deadline Business: The Mets agreed to trade reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins for two minor leaguers as teams position for the Aug. 3 deadline.