TAPI Pipeline Update: Construction of the Afghanistan section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline has passed the halfway mark in Herat province, reaching 52% completion; officials say 80 km of pipe has been installed, with 72.3 km of materials delivered from Turkmenistan and a target to finish the 130-km Herat segment by end-2026. Grain Harvest Kickoff: Harvesting began June 10 in Dashoguz and Balkan velayats, with combines already cutting wheat as the state pushes food security through seed, fertilizer, water, equipment support and timely crop payments. US–Turkmen Tech Talks: U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers said American companies are ready to partner with Turkmenistan on artificial intelligence and data center development, framing it as a business and education growth lever. Critical Minerals Dialogue: The U.S. opened a new C5+1 critical minerals dialogue in Astana, with Turkmenistan among participants discussing exploration, processing, and supply-chain integration. Textile Industry Push: Turkmen textile enterprises launched premium “Heavenly Horses” gift bedding sets using 3D coupon-print technology, tying new products to the Year of “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan.” Regional Connectivity: Turkmenistan also highlighted Afghanistan-focused economic recovery and infrastructure at a UN Security Council briefing, pointing to TAPI and transport corridors as stability tools. China Investment Shift: A new EDB-backed snapshot says China has overtaken Russia as Central Asia’s top foreign investor, with Turkmenistan among the biggest recipients tied to major energy projects.