Markets & Rates: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks pushed investors to price in more rate hikes, lifting bonds while U.S. stocks drifted and Europe ended higher as traders weighed inflation vs growth. Corporate Finance: Malaysia’s Yinson faces a potential privatization proposal at RM2.35/share, while IOI Corp reported FY2026 profit growth on stronger manufacturing and plantations; Axiata’s Q2 profit fell but it reiterated dividend targets. Business & Investment: Singapore’s MAS floated a tax exemption for qualifying “profit-related returns,” aiming to strengthen its asset-management hub. EV Mobility: GSM VinFast and ARC Electric will expand corporate EV transport services in Delhi NCR, targeting employee commutes and airport transfers. Trade & Tariffs: Prince Edward Island rolled out tariff-hit support—loans up to $500,000 and grants—to help businesses adapt to U.S. tariffs. Energy Costs: Ireland’s Cost of Business Advisory Forum urged options to cut energy prices for energy-intensive firms. Disruption & Risk: Nepal’s deadly ice-rock avalanche is estimated to cause $6B–$10B in damage, with major knock-on effects for roads, hydropower and business activity. Local Economy: Chennai’s corporation says it floated 14,500 tenders last year and is auditing procedural issues. Workforce Impact: Haiti’s TPS ending is already hurting Haitian-run restaurants and local hiring in the U.S. Crime & Business Fraud: A mob-linked businessman got probation for tax fraud using “sham” businesses tied to sweepstakes gaming.