Inflation Watch (Malaysia): Malaysia’s Economy Ministry expects inflation to stay contained at 1.5%–2.5% in 2026, citing a current 1.9% rate and mitigation steps as energy and logistics pressures persist. Markets & Flows (Asia): Foreign investors kept net selling across most Asian markets, with outflows totaling $13.61bn for the week ended June 12, while the Philippines was the lone bright spot. ECB Policy (Eurozone): ECB chief Christine Lagarde said high energy prices are starting to feed into broader inflation, defending tighter policy even as growth fears rise. Energy Deals (Australia): Sembcorp Industries completed its Alinta Energy acquisition, adding 3.4 GW of operating assets and 10.4 GW in development. Digital Finance (Global): Amundi, CACEIS and Ant International advanced blockchain-powered treasury and tokenised investment solutions, including tokenised money-market fund share classes. Business Risk (Kenya): Kenya Pipeline Company was dragged to court in a Ksh 10.87bn contractor dispute over delayed payments and extension-of-time claims. UK Regulation: The UK confirmed a ban on under-16s using social media, framing it as a major child-safety shift. Retail & Payments (Tanzania): Experts warned Tanzanian firms not to chase sales while ignoring cash flow, collections, and FX risk. Renewables (India): Waaree Energies secured an 800 MW solar modules order for FY26-27. Corporate Governance (Estonia): Estonia will spare state-firm managers from public financial disclosure, prioritizing privacy over transparency.