Regional Climate Action: Parliamentarians from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan urged faster HKH climate resilience after the Nepal–Tibet floods, linking glacier melt to cascading risks for water, hydropower, food and infrastructure. Disaster Risk & Local Preparedness: Bhutan’s DLGDM says early warnings must translate into local decisions, calling for tighter links between science agencies, government and communities. Food Systems in Bhutan: Bhutan hosted the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro, with PM Tshering Tobgay stressing the contradiction of rising production alongside persistent hunger and environmental strain. Tourism Compliance: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism reminded accommodation providers that only approved, certified establishments can host tourists under TRR 2024, including rules for night halts and camping. Power Costs Outlook: A Bhutan tariff projection study flags electricity supply costs could rise from Nu 3.38/unit (2025–28) to Nu 4.51/unit by 2040. Agriculture & Irrigation: A new Radhi irrigation project (Phagpari and Brakchilo) aims to tackle summer water shortages that leave paddy land fallow. Construction Mobilisation: Project 108 in Gelephu Mindfulness City has reached 48,389 registered volunteers for the Nov 1 simultaneous chorten build. Digital Payments (India–Uzbekistan): UPI is set to expand in Uzbekistan via NPCI International and HUMO’s interoperable QR network, enabling Indian travellers to pay merchants by scanning UZQR. Automotive Exports (India–Bhutan/Nepal): Nissan began Tekton SUV exports from India, dispatching the first batch to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal. Procurement Notice: Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corp seeks bids for shelters, towers, fencing and earthling/AC/ventilation installation and testing.