MAS survey: economists expect 2026 core inf of 1.9%, down from a prior 2.0%.

Meteorological services forecast that Typhoon Shadeer, a monsoon trough and an incoming cold front will produce heavy to torrential rain across parts of Jiangnan and eastern and southern South China from Sept. 2–4, with isolated extreme downpours. Northeastern Fujian faces elevated risk of geological disasters. Under the national contingency plan, the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a national Level-4 geological disaster emergency response for Fujian on Sept. 2.

Kuwait's foreign ministry said Iran's continued attacks constitute serious violations of international law and represent a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security.