Aviation Connectivity: Cebu Pacific will become the first Southeast Asian low-cost carrier to equip its fleet with SpaceX Starlink, aiming to start rollout in 2027 as part of a major multi-airline satellite Wi-Fi order. Trade Talks: India and the Maldives wrapped the first round of virtual FTA negotiations, covering eight technical sessions, with both sides pushing to speed up market access and a related investment treaty. Freight & Rail Reform: India’s Railways unveiled eight more “Reform Express” structural changes, including containerised fly ash transport and a Rail Bhoomi land-acquisition portal to cut timelines and boost freight efficiency. Maritime Security & Seafarers: India’s DG Shipping will monitor Indian seafarers in West Asia regardless of vessel flag, using a real-time dashboard and fresh threat assessments amid Strait of Hormuz attacks. Shipping Disruption: Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic slowed to near standstill, with ships increasingly switching off tracking signals as security fears rise. Weather Disruption: Typhoon Bavi triggered mass evacuations and transport suspensions across Northeast China, with flooding and school closures reported in Liaoning. China Supply Chain Risk: China imposed a temporary helium export ban, raising uncertainty for semiconductor and aerospace-linked supply chains. India Services Data: India’s trial Index of Services Production shows accommodation and food surging while air transport lags, with monthly updates planned. Urban Mobility: Pune Municipal Corporation plans to prioritise the HCMTR inner ring road first to tackle congestion, with an outer ring road later.