SCO Summit Watch: India’s PM Narendra Modi is set to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping at the SCO leaders’ summit in Bishkek, with the gathering marking the bloc’s 25th anniversary and spotlighting security, connectivity and regional economic cooperation. Japan–Turkmenistan Tech Push: Turkmenistan and Japan are widening ties beyond energy, with talks on AI, data centers, circular economy and trade in gas chemicals, power and transport ahead of a Japanese FM visit to Ashgabat. E-Commerce Regulation: Turkmenistan is drafting a Law on Electronic Commerce, aiming to formalize digital transactions, define responsibilities and connect e-commerce to the banking system as part of broader digital economy steps. Tourism Promotion: Turkmenistan is backing private tourism firms and routes, highlighting Avaza and cultural assets like carpets and Akhal-Teke horses as tourism becomes a state policy priority. Fashion to Paris: Turkmen designers will showcase ready-to-wear at Who’s Next in Paris under an EU-backed initiative, signaling continued push to align textiles and garment production with international standards. Trade Facilitation: An ITC workshop in Ashgabat trained small garment businesses on costing and profitability to improve order planning and competitiveness. Regional Connectivity: The ADB approved a $400m facility to modernize border crossing points across CAREC, targeting faster, cheaper logistics for people and goods.