UAE Rail Expansion: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed inaugurated the MBZ City passenger rail station as the UAE unveiled its passenger rail network plan, aiming to strengthen inter-emirate connectivity and support people-and-goods movement. Cambodia Airport Financing: The U.S. DFC and OCIC signed a Letter of Intent for $100m strategic financing for Techo International Airport, positioning it as a trade and tourism gateway. Maritime & Ports Strategy: Malaysia’s transport minister urged a future-ready maritime economy built on resilient ports, automation, multimodal logistics, and secure shipping corridors as the Strait of Malacca’s strategic role grows. Regional Roads to Cut Logistics Costs: Indonesia’s president backed the 2025 regional roads push, stressing better connectivity to lower logistics costs and boost equitable development. Supply Chain Resilience Under Strain: China’s Supply Chain Expo opened amid protectionism and geopolitical fragmentation, highlighting rising costs and delivery delays across logistics and transport. Urban Transport Disruption: Mumbai’s BEST bus strike was called off after wage and gratuity commitments, easing commuter pressure on crowded rail and taxis. Armenia-EU Trade Link: Armenia’s first symbolic apricot shipment reached the EU, supported by a connectivity agenda to diversify exports despite Russian trade restrictions. Automation in Manufacturing: Lenovo’s Tianjin smart factory showcased high automation in material handling, inspection, and packaging, reflecting broader smart manufacturing momentum. Robotaxi Sensing Supply: Innoviz Technologies said its LiDAR is integrated into Mobileye Drive™ for a vertically integrated robotaxi rollout targeting U.S. deployment in 2027. Safety Tech for EV Fleets: Fire Cloak™ was selected by Formula E to supply certified EV fire-containment blankets across the grid. Freight & Logistics Cost Pressure: Bolivia declared a 90-day state of emergency after protests blocked roads and disrupted supply of food, fuel, and medicines, underscoring how transport chokepoints can quickly escalate economic crises.