May 2026 finds Asia at the epicentre of multiple crises simultaneously. The Philippines has declared a nationwide state of emergency in energy supply. Barely having recovered from previous shocks, Sri Lanka is searching for petroleum anywhere, so long as it comes from outside the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

The data, covering period from January to March 2026, shows that Apple dominated global smartphone sales, securing multiple top positions in the worldwide rankings  

Session featured Bilal Bin Saqib, Chairman of Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, in conversation with Dr. Basit Shafiq, Associate Professor, SBASSE and Director of CeDAR