Semiconductor Skills Push: Gujarat will fund IIT Gandhinagar’s Rs 190 crore SAMARTH hub to train “fab-ready” talent and support India’s semiconductor self-reliance. Regional Aviation & Industry: PM Modi’s July 4 Rajasthan-Gujarat trip includes launching the Modified UDAN regional air connectivity scheme (Rs 28,840 crore) and inaugurating a CG Semi OSAT semiconductor facility in Sanand. Maritime Cooperation: Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to deepen maritime and transport ties in Istanbul, focusing on modern infrastructure and logistics for trade. Decarbonization in Transport: ADB says Azerbaijan could cut transport CO2 by ~600,000 tonnes by 2030 via electrification and rail-focused shifts, supported by a carbon trading desk. Trade Digitization: Tanzania launched the Tanzania Chamber Portal to streamline certificates of origin and trade services via a single online interface tied to the national single window. Shipping Disruption Watch: UNCTAD warns Hormuz disruptions have stranded 1,200+ cargo vessels and will keep economic effects lingering even if shipping restarts. Port Throughput: China reported record 2025 port volumes—50M+ tonnes daily and ~970,000 TEUs per day—reinforcing its global shipping dominance.