World Bank & Water Security: The World Bank approved a $20m grant for a Central Asia water-efficiency push covering the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins, with Turkmenistan among participating states and work focused on institutions, water accounting, and data sharing (construction not funded). Sovereign Credit Watch: Fitch affirmed Turkmenistan’s ‘BB-’ long-term foreign-currency rating with a stable outlook, citing strong external buffers, gas-sector stability, and financing for Galkynysh Phase 4. Gas Infrastructure Services: China’s NEW JCM won a major Turkmengaz tender to maintain eight DG-90L2 gas turbines across compressor stations in Dashoguz, aiming to restore performance and reduce downtime. Digital Trade Facilitation: Turkmenistan joined a pilot for e-TIR freight on the Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan route, with pilot shipments planned at Turkmenbashi Seaport and training supported by UNECE and IRU. Logistics & Renewable Fuel Routes: Allied Biofuels outlined planned SAF/e-SAF export corridors from Uzbekistan to Europe and the UAE via rail and sea, using a multimodal logistics agreement with Latvia-based Pro Logistic Services. Regional Connectivity: Turkmenistan and Georgia advanced transport cooperation after a state visit, with talks centered on rail-to-maritime throughput and the CASCA+ corridor. Science & Industry Inputs: Turkmen scientists reported 586 state-backed research topics, including pharmaceutical production from wormwood balm and feasibility work on iodine extraction from associated gas-field water.