Japan-US-China Diplomacy: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters after meeting Donald Trump at the UN that US-China ties should help international stability, ahead of Trump’s Xi summit and amid concerns over Taiwan. Monetary Policy Watch: The OECD said global growth is holding up better than expected thanks to AI investment, but warned energy shocks could still weigh on 2027; separate forecasts also point to further rate pressure in major economies. AI & Data Centers in Asia: Digital Realty’s survey found APAC AI spending is set to rise sharply, with Japan emphasizing compliance and data privacy as a top requirement for AI rollouts. Venture Funding for Care Tech: Voxela, a Japan-focused vision AI developer for long-term care, raised a Series A led by Delight Ventures, planning to expand teams and automate documentation. Crypto & Markets: Bitcoin held near $87,000 as crypto majors gained, while Asian shares were mixed and oil slipped after Trump said US and Iran met at the UN. Energy & Industry: Trina Solar supplied modules for PetroGreen’s 25MWp solar plant in the Philippines, while Nippon Paper plans to suspend a Hungarian battery-materials unit, citing EV slowdown and tougher Europe/US conditions. Business Risk & Resilience: OECD highlighted how AI infrastructure spending is cushioning growth, but warned returns and bond-yield volatility remain key risks. Climate/Infrastructure Disruption: Critter Guard published Japan outage data showing animal-caused power disruptions, pushing utilities toward grid hardening. Japan in the World: Erdogan invited Takaichi to COP31 in Türkiye, with both leaders discussing trade and cooperation in energy, infrastructure and defense.