Reading/content links include the SCMP on a transformative dam operation data sharing agreement between 6 Mekong-Lancang countries, Nikkei Asia on Kishida’s structural reform plans for the asset management industry in Japan, the NYT on lake conservation in India, Energy Intelligence’s interview with Orano’s head of mining, a wide-ranging interview with Ruffer’s Duncan MacInnes and Hosking Partners on the virtue of patience.

• SCMP: China, Mekong states boost data sharing to close ‘gap of uncertainty.’
• Nikkei Asia: Japan’s Kishida to roll out red carpet for overseas asset managers.
• NY Times: India’s “Lake Man” relies on ancient methods to ease a water crisis (paywalled, but if you would like a PDF of the article just email me).
• Energy Intelligence: An interview with Orano’s Head of Mining on the situation in Niger.
• Vox Markets: Interview with Duncan MacInnes of Ruffer.
• Hosking Partners: Taking time.