Cross-Border Logistics Push: Malaysia launched the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone at the Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone–Perlis Inland Port, positioning Perlis as a land-transport gateway tied to the Pan-Asia railway network and aiming to boost Malaysia–Thailand trade toward a US$30B target. Cost-of-Living Meets Transport: Dubai motorists will pay 5% VAT on Salik road tolls and Parkin parking fees starting Monday, raising peak tolls and tag costs. Digital Agriculture Rollout: Fiji is moving from pilots to nationwide digital farming systems, funded with 115 million Fiji dollars for platforms, market access, and upgrades like cold storage and refrigerated transport. Road Safety Alarm: Zimbabwe residents are calling the Harare–Chirundu Highway a “death trap,” citing potholes, poor markings, and freight delays. Urban Mobility Pressure: Asunción’s population nearly triples daily with commuters and visitors, straining roads, services, and municipal finances. Fuel Price Shock in India: Mumbai saw long CNG queues after Mahanagar Gas raised CNG by ₹2/kg to ₹86, with PNG also up, renewing fare-hike pressure on taxi and auto drivers. Public Transport Upgrade: India’s RTC plans electric AC bus services to support Bhogapuram Airport travelers, adding AC lounges and routes ahead of July operations. Freight & Trade Disruption Watch: Lufthansa Cargo transported a drift car via secure, monitored logistics from Cairo to Europe, highlighting how high-value shipments are managed end-to-end.