BoJ Tightens Again: Japan’s central bank hiked rates to 1.25% (31-year high) in a 7-2 vote, but the yen slid past 157 per dollar and markets read the dissent as a sign of uneven future tightening. China NEV Push: China’s MIIT-backed plan targets stronger intelligent connected NEV capabilities by 2030, aiming to upgrade the auto industry amid AI-driven demand. China Green Exports: New “three” green exports (EVs, batteries, solar) surged in August, though tariffs in the US and Europe could hit momentum later this year. South China Sea Gas vs Wildlife: China accepted review of a deepwater gas project, but critics say the impact report overlooks sperm whale risks—raising pressure for stronger environmental safeguards. Japan LNG Deal: Osaka Gas agreed to buy 5% of BP’s Browse LNG project off Western Australia, adding about 550,000 tonnes/year, with CCS in the concept. India Energy at G20: India used the G20 Energy Abundance meeting in Houston to stress energy security, regulatory efficiency, critical minerals, and a 552 GW power base with over half non-fossil. India Growth Outlook: Moody’s lifted India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, flagging energy-price and fiscal risks. Renewables Storage Milestone (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka commissioned its first battery energy storage system, aiming to stabilize renewables and cut exposure to imported fuel volatility. M&A/Investments: Deloitte named Sanjay Sah as South Asia ER&I leader; Juniper Green Energy fully commissioned a 75 MW solar-wind hybrid in Maharashtra under a Tata Power PPA.