Digital Travel: Turkmenistan rolled out a dedicated e-visa portal (evisa.migration.gov.tm) with three categories—tourist (e-TU), business (e-BS, up to 30 days), and humanitarian (e-HM)—and said from Oct. 1 all e-visa processing must go exclusively through the system. Investment & Law: The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 opened in Ashgabat, spotlighting new investment instruments, virtual assets and mining rules, fintech and AI, and a first Legal Forum on Investment covering mediation and international arbitration. EU-linked Energy Rules: Turkmenistan reviewed international methane-emission standards with EU/GIZ support, aiming to align its regulatory framework with EU requirements for gas imports; UNEP reports eight methane sources already mitigated and kept under monitoring. Trade & Connectivity with Europe: At TIF 2026, the EU said trade turnover with Turkmenistan reached €1.4bn and reaffirmed support for the Trans-Caspian Transport Route, with Turkmenbashi port flagged as a key link. Everyday Cash Strain: A chronic shortage of tenge coins is reshaping daily commerce, with shoppers using gum or rounding workarounds as cash systems and small change remain unreliable. Regional Business Links: Turkmenistan met Lithuania’s parliament delegation to discuss Central Asia–EU transport/logistics corridors, while Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan discussed expanding direct investment and joint projects.