Land Records & Farming: India’s Andhra Pradesh plans to issue every farmer a “Bhoodhar” land card with survey maps within two years, aiming to improve transparency in agricultural records. Urban Development & Housing: Gujarat will extend free government land for five years to nine newly upgraded municipal corporations to speed up 11 public-utility projects. EV Charging Rules: Tamil Nadu’s amended building rules push apartment complexes to provide charging points for every parking space, but Chennai residents say implementation is uneven. Smart Power Infrastructure: An India-UAE AI project will modernise Delhi’s electricity grid with predictive analytics to cut outages and speed fault response. PropTech & Sustainability: PropertyGuru’s 2025 sustainability report highlights lower emissions and more inclusive, greener home-search tools across Southeast Asia. Mega Projects & Connectivity: Canada and Michigan agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with a 15-year economic development fund tied to toll profits. Urban Planning in Asia: Hong Kong is revising an East Rail station plan near Pak Shek Kok, using a “build station first, then housing” approach to unlock private flats and improve access to the Science Park. Housing Supply & Finance: India’s NBFC lending is tilting toward retail credit, with gold loans surging and loans against property also reviving. Civic Safety & Disasters: Pune rescue teams are still trying to reach eight trapped workers after a garbage-depot collapse, with stabilisation delaying entry. Cultural Real Estate: Hobart’s MONA plans a MONA Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River with Thai partner Asset World Corp.