Sovereign Credit Watch: Philippines’ R&I affirmed the country’s “A-” investment-grade rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient fundamentals and expected 2027 growth near 5% despite corruption and energy shocks. Bangladesh Macro & Debt: DCCI warned of fiscal pressure from high debt-servicing, weak private credit, and inflation, urging tighter borrowing discipline and faster NBR digitalisation to protect investment and jobs. Nigeria Energy Investment: Analysts flagged financing constraints for Nigeria’s $50bn oil & gas push, noting banks’ exposure limits and pressure on lenders even as tax incentives aim to unlock capital. Pakistan Flood Relief: PM Shehbaz ordered financial assistance for flood victims and damaged homes, plus faster restoration of power and roads and accelerated relief deliveries. Nigeria Abu Dhabi Financing Transparency: A group challenged the FG’s secrecy around a $5bn Total Return Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank, arguing public-interest risks like collateral and margin calls require more disclosure. India FDI Boost: India attracted ₹4,896 crore FDI across 29 projects after easing land-border investment rules, with inflows into AI, data centres, manufacturing and pharma. Fintech Turnaround: Paytm reported its first profitable full year and plans to reinvest in AI and financial services. Cybersecurity for Finance: India reportedly asked Google to remove Firebase pages impersonating banks and financial institutions used for phishing and fraud. Market Pulse: U.S. stocks rose as bond-market volatility kept pressure on yields, while investors rotated toward profit growth.