Public Transport Electrification: Philippines’ LTFRB opened 8,750 TNVS slots in Metro Manila plus Ilocos and Bicol, with 7,500 in Metro Manila reserved for BEVs/PHEVs only, tightening eligibility to LTO-registered electric classifications. Road Safety Enforcement: UK Labour backs a nationwide crackdown on drivers using illegal number plates, with a new National Roads Policing Coordination Centre and plate-detecting tech to target fines-dodgers and organised crime. Port & Trade Facilitation: Pakistan’s maritime minister proposed a Maritime Business Facilitation Centre to bundle port services for exporters/importers, aiming to cut trucking, container, storage and vessel-delay costs. Autonomous Freight Push: Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN plans large-scale autonomous truck deployment under Vision 2030, targeting around 25% of freight vehicles with autonomy tech. Maritime Flashpoint: US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes on oil tankers as Hormuz tensions escalate, raising shipping and supply-risk concerns. Transit Demand Signals: West Midlands data shows public transport boardings rising while car use slips slightly, with bus, tram and rail usage up across recent years. Vehicle Compliance Tech: Odisha will use e-detection to flag vehicles without valid PUCC and insurance, triggering electronic enforcement. Logistics Growth Investment: India-focused Jassper Shipping plans up to $50m over three years to expand cargo services across India, the Gulf and other markets.