China Ad Market: China’s advertising industry topped 1.04 trillion yuan in H1 2026, up 11.3% year-on-year, with internet ads driving most growth and film ad placement jumping sharply. OTT & Digital Rules (India): India’s government outlined how OTT platforms must follow the IT Rules 2021, including a code of ethics, content classification and a three-tier complaint system. Meta Safe Harbour Pressure (India): Meta apologized to India’s MeitY after a temporary Modi post restriction, as debate grows over whether safe harbour can be withdrawn and what it means for platforms. Bangladesh-India Media Row: India reiterated it had “no role” in Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi media interaction and does not endorse remarks, while Dhaka hit back over sovereignty concerns. Marcom/Creative Diplomacy (Nigeria-China): China Movie Channel and Nigeria’s NTA signed a film and content pact aimed at co-productions, training and distribution. Sports Marketing (Sri Lanka Cricket): Sri Lanka Cricket announced free stadium entry for India’s Test series to boost crowds. Tech/AI Hiring (India): Wonderful opened in India and plans to hire “hundreds” for enterprise AI work across sectors including media and healthcare. Environment/Legal (Pacific Seafood): The Center for Food Safety sued Pacific Seafood over alleged Clean Water Act violations at a Washington shellfish hatchery. Weather (China): Typhoon Dolphin prompted Zhejiang to step up emergency response as it nears China’s east coast.