Housing Policy & Delivery: South Korea’s land minister nominee Hong Ji-sun pledged faster housing supply “from groundbreaking to move-in,” stressing execution and coordination with Seoul to turn planning into actual delivery. Australia Housing Pipeline: Australia’s Housing Australia chair Ann Sherry AO was appointed to steer the $47bn housing agenda, alongside a capability assessment that flags governance and delivery upgrades as tens of thousands of homes move through planning and construction. Construction Costs & Approvals: HIA expects home commencements to keep rising in 2027-28 but warns federal tax and SMSF borrowing changes will slow new building, with population growth still outpacing supply. Local Governance: Del Mar, California advanced housing-element ordinances for disability and special-needs accommodations, while the city pressed the fairgrounds board to reconsider a stalled 61-unit affordable housing deal. Infrastructure & Power: Western Sydney’s first of eight community batteries broke ground to support heatwave peak demand, with more units planned across the region. Industry Moves: Sarens rolled out its “Crane+” integrated model in Australia to reduce supplier fragmentation and speed civil engineering delivery. Cross-Border & Land Markets: Lagos developers petitioned LAWMA over misclassifying construction materials as waste, arguing it raises housing costs; Kuwait said progressive fees on undeveloped plots have reduced speculation and improved land supply. Construction Disruption: University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri shifted entrances during ongoing construction, while Edina’s Braemar Arena renovation was delayed after frozen soil was found.