Cross-Border Logistics Deal: Indonesia’s PT Belawan New Container Terminal, Penang Port and Perlis Inland Port signed a cooperation pact tied to the opening of the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone—aiming to speed ASEAN–East Asia cargo flows and link digital systems for smoother movement. Fuel Supply & Cost Pressure: India’s finance ministry warns retail inflation could rise as fuel prices feed through transport, energy and food costs amid Middle East-linked supply disruptions and a likely El Niño-weakened monsoon. Transport Corridor Protest: Thousands rallied at Austria’s Brenner Pass to demand action on heavy traffic impacts, with authorities temporarily closing the corridor and a rail fire disrupting services. Digital Freight Compliance: Oman introduced an Electronic Transport Document for truck freight, making a unified online record mandatory before shipments move to improve oversight and reduce irregular practices. EV Policy Friction: Nepal’s EV tax system based on motor peak power faces controversy due to limited testing capacity and inconsistent measurement standards. Public Transport Operations: Bengaluru’s BMRCL debunked social media claims of free Metro rides for RCB fans ahead of the IPL final. Regional Energy Build-Out: Oman launched a $1B lithium-ion battery anode materials project in Sohar Freezone, positioning the country as a battery supply-chain hub. Road Safety Tragedy: A Virginia bus crash killed four family members headed to a wedding, underscoring ongoing risks around work-zone slowdowns.