China Industrial Safety: A shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, Fujian killed 28, with 213 evacuated and dozens confirmed dead after missing workers were found; Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue and accountability. China Flood Fallout: Extreme weather across China left at least 50 dead, including 39 in Guangxi after a reservoir breach, with mass evacuations and emergency supplies. South Asia Energy & Health Resilience: The EU launched a €5m cross-border energy connectivity project for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka to boost reliable power—key for health systems and disaster response. Japan Data Rules for AI: Japan passed a revised personal data protection law allowing sensitive data use for AI and statistics under safeguards, aiming to accelerate domestic AI development. India Public Health Infrastructure: AIIMS Bibinagar became fully operational and secured about Rs 64 crore in research grants, adding advanced diagnostics and daily OPD services. Preventive Care Push in Singapore: Lucence expanded across Asia and the US, partnering with Mayo Clinic to distribute liquid biopsy tests for up to 50 cancers. TCM After COVID: A cohort study found traditional Chinese medicine added to standard care improved post-COVID-19 syndrome outcomes at day 7. Nutrition Reality Check (India): Despite abundant sun, vitamin D deficiency persists in India due to indoor lifestyles; experts stress timing and caution against casual supplementation. Healthcare Misinformation (Saudi): Saudi MoH denied an “Asia Medical City” project has approvals or licenses, warning the public against unauthorized health ads. Nepal-to-India Burn Transfer: Nepal’s government delayed sending a 25-year-old burn patient to AIIMS after doctors said transfer while on a ventilator could be risky. Wellness Travel Trend: Smaller wellness hotels under $1m revenue saw the strongest RevPAR/TRevPAR growth in 2025, signaling a shift toward efficient, room-rate-led models.