Asean Summit Prep: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay vice chair for operations of the ASEAN National Organizing Council, aiming to use the November 49th ASEAN Summit to spotlight Filipino culture and tourism. Macao Culture & Arts: Sands China extended its Macao firecracker history exhibition at Sands Gallery to Nov 29, adding new traditional tools, posters, and interactive guest reflections. Macao Heritage Planning: Wallis O Lam says the Macao International Integrated Tourism & Culture Zone will act as a “cultural name card,” linking major museums and performing arts venues into one cultural cluster. Art in the Greater Bay Area: A Qing Dynasty Guangdong paintings show opened at Macao Museum of Art, with guided tours starting Sept 5. Cross-Border People-to-People Culture: Chinese twins in Beijing completed their Bharatanatyam Arangetram, while a Filipino-language speech contest in Tokyo marked 70 years of Philippines–Japan ties. Religion & Harmony: Poets from different faiths held Mumbai’s Naatiya Mushaira to promote peace and religious harmony. Pacific Environment Warning: A Lowy Institute report warns Pacific nations could face rapid deep-sea mining starts as US–China rivalry grows, with governance gaps leaving communities exposed. India Social Life: Guruvayur Temple set a record 416 weddings in seven hours on Chingam Sunday. South Asia Mobility: After Operation Sindoor shut Wagah-Attari, about 150 Pakistani Sindhi brides reached India via third countries for weddings.