AI Power Crunch: JPMorgan says global AI capex could hit $5.5T through 2030, but the real bottleneck is electricity—more data centers can’t come online without power. Bitcoin Mining Meets Energy Reality: Bitdeer’s June update shows how firms are positioning around power constraints, while Kazakhstan approved rules for state-backed crypto mining with miners getting cheap electricity for up to 10 years in return for funding a national crypto reserve. Bhutan Climate Risk: Bhutan is bracing for Super El Niño impacts, with warmer conditions expected to speed glacier melt and raise Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risk, especially around Thorthormi Lake in Lunana. Hydropower Safety Alarm (Region): A methane explosion in India’s Teesta Stage-VI tunnel killed 25 and left five trapped, with documents earlier flagging methane and ventilation hazards. Skills-to-Jobs Push: Bhutan’s part-time employment system is starting to turn registrations into real internships and work experience for students. Urban Jobs vs Youth Exodus: Gelephu Mindfulness City is pitched as a high-tech, values-led plan to slow youth outmigration by creating local opportunity. BIMSTEC Security & Finance: BIMSTEC wrapped capacity-building on anti-money laundering and finalized an action plan to curb illicit financial flows, while security chiefs advanced practical maritime guidelines. Renewables Inspiration (Claims): A report highlights several countries—including Bhutan—claiming 100% renewable generation equivalence, underscoring the region’s push toward cleaner power. Cultural Tech & Knowledge: 84000 announced completion of its English translation of the 100,000-line Perfection of Wisdom sutra, a major step for Buddhist text access.