Middle Corridor as an economic platform: Azerbaijan’s economy minister says the corridor is evolving beyond transit into joint processing hubs, a financial centre and shared regional investment resources. Bilateral investment push: India’s Piyush Goyal says India is deepening trade talks with multiple regions and is negotiating a bilateral investment treaty with Australia alongside CECA expansion. Markets steady after bond stress: US futures edged up and European stocks rose modestly as investors weighed global bond yield pressure and oil moves. India corporate & consumer finance: Sundaram Home Finance plans to raise presence in Tamil Nadu’s EB segment with new branches and continued affordable working-capital and housing lending. Auto industry moves: Tesla opens a Chennai experience centre and starts showcasing Model Y options; Audi begins local assembly of the Q3 in India. UK diesel risk: Reports warn a US diesel export ban could lift UK fuel prices and squeeze growth and household budgets. Public finances under strain (Cyprus): The Fiscal Council flags a ballooning public wage bill driven by cost-of-living allowance mechanics. Halal trade momentum (Malaysia): MIHAS 2026 targets 50,000 visitors across 58 countries, with new halal development partnerships. Supply chain decarbonisation: Nexio Projects outlines a structured approach to tackle complex Scope 3 emissions via supplier engagement. Crypto legal fight: KelpDAO sues LayerZero in Canada over a major bridge exploit.