China–Palau Info Warfare: Palauan lawmakers faced viral claims that Taiwan allegedly paid cash to influence politics, with the story spreading fast and raising questions about Beijing-linked “irregular warfare” tactics. Japan Food Culture: TaiKouRou Tokyo near Tokyo Station is going viral for its jumbo gyoza, a decades-old dumpling obsession turned into a must-try photo-and-dining stop. Southeast Asia Travel Disruption: After days of ash-related disruptions, Singapore-bound flights from Jakarta resumed smoothly at Changi, but travellers reported last-minute rerouting costs. Australia Rugby: Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon’s fractured leg spotlights Australia’s long-running playmaking depth concerns ahead of major tests. Tech & IP: China plans to refine IP rules for AI, algorithms and platform-economy content as it updates its copyright regime for 2026–2030. India Food Safety: India’s crackdown is pushing hygiene checks and stricter packaging scrutiny, with regulators also pressing for front-of-pack warning labels. Publishing/Media: HarperCollins India is set to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging” on Nov 10 after a Penguin India dispute. Games & Pop Culture: Capcom says Onimusha: Way of the Sword topped 1 million sales on day one, helping the franchise cross 10 million cumulative units. Retail Tech: Rainbow opened a digital-twin-enabled supermarket in Shenzhen, aiming to link real-time store sensing with better execution. Smartphones: Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China with a Leica-tuned camera setup and a 6,000mAh battery.