Brunei–Indonesia Healthcare: Brunei and Indonesia signed an MoU to deepen health cooperation, covering primary care, health services, resilience, financing, health workforce, and health technology. ASEAN–Russia Tech & Energy: ASEAN leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration and a 2026–2030 action plan, pushing cooperation across security, trade, digitalisation, science and technology, plus energy security and safer maritime routes. ASEAN Power Cables: A new Ember analysis says ASEAN’s subsea power cable build-out to more than double interconnector capacity by 2040 will hinge on stronger governance, cost allocation, and coordinated project delivery. India–Sabah Connectivity: India’s High Commission in Malaysia backed direct air links with Sabah as a “game changer” for tourism, trade, and technology—while calling connectivity a key constraint. Philippines–Canada Defence: The Philippines is strengthening defence ties with Canada, citing shared rule-of-law goals and cooperation on logistics amid South China Sea tensions. US–India Trade Talks: US and India ministers are set for talks to finalise the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement as US temporary tariffs are due to expire on July 24. Local Legal/Health Watch: Singapore’s medical regulator case tied to Susan Lim’s overcharging saga was thrown out again, while the Philippines flagged stunting as a “high public health concern” for young children.