Philippines Earthquake & Tsunami Alerts: A powerful 7.8 quake struck offshore Mindanao, killing at least 15 people and injuring hundreds, with tsunami warnings issued across the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and other Pacific areas before being lifted later as sea levels returned to normal. Indonesia Financial Pressure: The rupiah’s sharp slide and a stock sell-off are squeezing manufacturers, as currency weakness and tighter policy conditions risk a credit crunch. Bali Tourism Taxes Under Scrutiny: A closer look at Bali’s “disappearing” tourist tax flow points to gaps between booming arrivals and weaker tax collection. Education Debate: Parents and watchdogs react to President Prabowo’s push for French lessons in schools, with concerns over teacher readiness. Scam Victims in Cambodia: Indonesians escaping cyberscam compounds in Cambodia say they’re still trapped and abused, calling for stronger protection and faster repatriation. India-Indonesia Talks: India and Indonesia use their joint commission meeting to push deeper defence, security and maritime cooperation. Digital Infrastructure: Digital Realty announces Malaysia data-centre expansion, underscoring Southeast Asia’s growing demand for connectivity and AI-ready capacity.