Philippines–US Infrastructure: The US Trade and Development Agency says its support for the proposed Subic–Clark–Manila–Batangas (SCMB) cargo rail aligns with US Indo-Pacific security priorities, including a feasibility study for a 250-km line meant to feed Luzon’s industrial hubs and connect minerals to Subic Bay port upgrades. India–EU Trade Push: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal wrapped a Spain–Belgium–Finland–Estonia trip, with India and the EU reaffirming early signing and implementation of the India–EU FTA and discussing investment protection, CBAM, regulatory simplification and market access. India Hydrogen Train Clarification: A hydrogen train “failure” claim was debunked: Northern Railway says the train runs on hydrogen between Jind and Sonipat, while a locomotive is used only to move it for maintenance. Japan Logistics Payments: AZ-COM Maruwa plans a yen-backed JPYC stablecoin rollout for about 2,300 logistics partners, aiming to move beyond trials into routine payments. Monsoon Disruptions: Heavy rain and flash floods killed at least 16 in north and east India, with Jammu & Kashmir hit hardest and Amarnath Yatra routes temporarily suspended. Maritime Security Watch: The US Coast Guard tracked two Chinese research vessels transiting the Bering Sea toward the Arctic, escorting them while noting seabed-mapping capability. Pakistan Transport Costs: Fuel-price revisions in Pakistan triggered fare and freight hikes, with operators warning of further adjustments.