SCO Expansion & Finance: A Tajik economist says China is helping turn the Shanghai Cooperation Organization into a broader cooperation platform, pushing economy, tech, transport and finance—highlighting a 2026-2035 development strategy and plans for an SCO development bank to fund regional needs like digital infrastructure and water management. Fuel-Saving Aviation Data: IATA reports airlines face heavy fuel pressure and are prioritizing data-driven fuel efficiency, with Central Asian carriers in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan looking for operational savings beyond fleet renewal. Archaeology in Tajikistan: Researchers report a unique architectural monument from the 9th–12th centuries discovered in Gargara, with studies now underway and findings to be published after preservation work. Nuclear Oversight Scandal (Japan): Chubu Electric found 14 falsified expense-claim cases tied to Hamaoka reactor decommissioning documents, raising questions about altered equipment descriptions and reimbursement processes. Border Modernization (ADB): The ADB approved a $400m CAREC facility to modernize border crossings, cut logistics bottlenecks, and improve movement of people and goods. Digital Systems Push (Tajikistan): Tajikistan is moving toward a unified national digital infrastructure for public services, aiming to integrate state information systems and reduce repeated paperwork. Health & Research Links: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan plan to expand cooperation between research and expert-analytical communities, including joint conferences and regular exchange of findings. TB Research Gap: A new global analysis focuses on tuberculosis burden among women of childbearing age, including drug-resistant risks and pregnancy-specific treatment challenges. Green Connectivity & Trade: New highway and rail links across China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are speeding cross-border shipments, boosting regional trade flows ahead of major SCO summit diplomacy.