Energy & Resources: Japan’s Jogmec is looking to expand its role in securing oil and gas supply for the region, including potential support for LNG projects and Australia-linked equity financing. Markets & Finance: Silvercrest reported Q2 results with discretionary AUM up 6.9% to $24.7bn, while Jarden says “business as usual” after staff departures tied to Barrenjoey stock takes. Mining Pipeline: Vista Gold says Mt Todd is advancing toward development, targeting detailed engineering and design in 2027 and first gold after about 27 months. Property & Tax: Brisbane investors are shifting focus to suburbs with stronger rental yields as tax changes cool buying and prices start to fall. Digital Identity & Policy: Pakistan is fast-tracking a unified digital ID under its Digital Nation Act, aiming to speed access to banking and public services. Climate Diplomacy: Australia may be forced to scale back a demand that world leaders attend a Pacific pre-COP meeting in Tuvalu. Tech Regulation: UK’s CMA opens a probe into Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing and subscription changes after complaints about clarity for customers. Energy Transition: Global EV sales hit record levels in Q2, with Australia among markets seeing roughly double the 2025 pace. Business & Jobs (PNG): Australia-backed agribusiness dialogue in Papua New Guinea targets one million jobs and faster value-chain development, with the World Bank pointing to agriculture as a key growth driver.