Central Asia–Korea Push: Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov used the first “Central Asia–Republic of Korea” summit in Seoul to back smart-city digitalization, youth education and science links, and new academic formats like double degrees. Business Deals: The summit’s business track produced dozens of agreements, including Turkmenistan’s push for direct business contacts and practical project support. Cybersecurity Watch: Researchers linked SpiceRAT infrastructure to the broader SilkParasite campaign targeting Central Asian governments and energy firms, raising alarms for telecom and critical services. Migration Trend: Turkmenistan is seeing a rise in young people leaving for study and work abroad, with young women increasingly using student and short-stay visas to move into jobs. Regional Security: Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev told OTS security officials that Türkiye ties strengthen stability, while OTS security council meetings continue in Baku. Tech Training in Ashgabat: The OSCE Centre ran a two-day course on environmental journalism, including hands-on work using AI tools for reporting. Sports: Turkmenistan opened the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand with 4-0 wins in both men’s and women’s first rounds.