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  • [New] More broadly, U.S. policymakers must soberly recognize that the costs of fighting a war in Europe or the Indo-Pacific will be higher than what the United States became accustomed to in the unipolar era. Brookings
  • [New] NASA and its European partners are tracking a major buildup of warm water in the Pacific Ocean that could signal the arrival of El Nino later in 2026. ScienceDaily
  • [New] There were developing signs that an El Nino weather system could be developing over the tropical Pacific Ocean, which pushes Australia's east and south towards drier and hotter conditions in winter and spring. The Guardian
  • [New] Changing rainfall patterns associated with El Nino are expected to bring drought to some regions and severe flooding to others, threatening harvests, livestock, water supplies and food production across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean. UN News
  • [New] Of extreme concern is the vulnerability of the South Pacific and its remote islands, which are increasingly used as a thoroughfare on the preferred trafficking route of international drug cartels flooding Australia with cocaine and methamphetamine. The Sydney Morning Herald
  • [New] Western Europe, North America, North East Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are forecast to have 5G mobile subscription adoption close to, or above, 90% by the end of 2031. GSA
  • [New] Asia Pacific region is projected to achieve the fastest growth during the forecast period. Precedence Research
  • [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region due to rising income levels and strong traditional medicine systems. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a 29% CAGR, driven by rapid digitalization, cloud adoption, expanding cyber threat activity, and evolving regulatory frameworks across China, India, and Japan. Persistence Market Research
  • [New] The first land stockpile in the Asia-Pacific is expected to open in 2026 in the Philippines, close to potential flashpoints in the South China Sea. Dawn
  • [New] Central Asia is a strategically important Belt and Road region that offers ample business opportunities. Asian Aviation
  • [New] Strong results were recorded in February but were more moderate in March, as disruptions affecting Middle Eastern air hubs contributed to a 27% decline in South Asia. Hotel Online
  • [New] Asia and the Pacific recorded 3% growth this first quarter, somewhat slower than expected due to mixed performance among destinations. Hotel Online
  • [New] At the Pacific Offshore Wind Summit last week in Long Beach, state leaders reaffirmed California's goal of generating up to 25 GW of offshore wind energy by 2045. JD Supra
  • [New] Industry Impact: Weather-related agricultural risks are increasing uncertainty for grain-dependent food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers across Oceania. flavorist.com
  • [New] Supply shortages or significant price increases could affect manufacturers throughout Oceania and Asia. flavorist.com
  • [New] Industry analysts expect similar investments to continue as manufacturers seek to improve efficiency, support exports, and respond to growing demand for premium food products throughout Asia-Pacific. flavorist.com
  • [New] Port disruption is toxic for supply chains, especially at transshipments hubs with global significance in Southeast Asia. financialpost
  • [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the projection period due to rapid industrialization, expanding international trade, and strong growth in manufacturing and export-oriented economies such as China, India, and Southeast Asian countries. Precedence Research
  • [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow fastest during the forecast period, driven by increasing consumer preference towards organic food products and an increase in the income of people. Precedence Research
  • [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth due to aggressive deployment activities in China, Japan, and South Korea. DataM Intelligence
  • [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth rate during the forecast period, supported by large-scale robotaxi deployments and government-backed autonomous mobility initiatives. DataM Intelligence
  • [New] As summer approaches across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, seasonal hazards are colliding with an atypical driver of disruption: energy uncertainty linked to instability in the Strait of Hormuz. On Call International Blog

Last updated: 22 June 2026



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