North Korea Missile Tests: North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea, flying about 700 km and landing outside Japan’s EEZ, as Seoul and Tokyo condemned the launch ahead of major US-South Korea drills starting Aug. 17. Ukraine War Spillover: Zelenskyy said Russia is using North Korean missiles in strikes that killed at least 10 in Ukraine, warning of further escalation. Typhoon Dolphin Impacts: Storm Dolphin brought heavy rain and flooding across eastern and central China, with Henan issuing a top red alert and suspending classes and operations in affected areas. Japan Weather Risk: In Japan, Typhoon Chan-hom hit the Kanto region and authorities warned risks were not over, with unstable conditions and possible downpours and landslides. China-ASEAN Trade Push: Canada is aiming to conclude a free trade deal with ASEAN this year, while ASEAN marked its 59th anniversary with regional solidarity messaging. Korea Tech Shift: Google overtook Naver in South Korea’s monthly mobile users for the first time, driven by AI search integration. Philippines Enforcement: The Philippines canceled work permits for six Chinese nationals tied to a Chinese-owned steel plant over illegal foreign labor and safety violations. Malaysia Food Crackdown: Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency seized frozen chicken allegedly illegally imported from China into Sabah after bribery allegations. China-Consumer Goods Link: JD.com set up in South Korea to directly buy Korean consumer products for sale in China, targeting K-beauty and K-food demand.