Multilateral Finance: Qatar’s finance minister told the AIIB governors meeting Doha is doubling down on multilateral cooperation, backing sustainable infrastructure and cross-border connectivity. Energy & Trade Links: OPEC’s chief said stability in oil markets depends on trust, mechanisms and international cooperation as Algeria marked the Algiers Agreement’s 10th anniversary; meanwhile Azerbaijan is set to join KIOGE in Almaty with a focus on energy security and AI-enabled industry upgrades. Regional Diplomacy: Armenia briefed an EU delegation on steps to institutionalise peace with Azerbaijan and deepen connectivity under the EU-Armenia agenda. Customs Cooperation: Azerbaijan and Türkiye agreed to simplify customs procedures and expand electronic transit and risk-management practices, with follow-up talks with Georgia on faster cross-border processing. Markets Watch: Bank Negara Malaysia said local financial markets remain orderly despite global headwinds like geopolitics, oil swings and shifting US rates. Information Integrity: UNESCO Beirut marked International Day for Universal Access to Information with Lebanon stakeholders, stressing turning access rights into everyday practice in a digital age. Tech & Payments: Bank of America rolled out “AskGPS” intelligence tools for treasury insights, while Vietnam expanded cross-border QR payments to help international visitors spend more easily.