Transport & Infrastructure Planning: Penang’s draft RSNPP 2040 (Review) keeps the option of a 6.5km undersea tunnel linking Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam, with the state saying project agreements remain valid and development timing will depend on public and private planning. Food & Logistics Buildout: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture is pushing a Clark mega food hub in Pampanga, with about P4 billion committed and first-phase construction underway on a 40-hectare site, aiming for partial operations before end-2027. Local Governance Reform: Jordan’s House of Representatives will resume debate on the 2026 Local Administration Bill, designed to strengthen municipal governance, expand community participation, and shift towns toward broader development and investment roles. Energy Storage Regulation: New Scotland (New York) approved its first BESS special use permit under a 2024 law and is now reviewing two more applications, citing strict conditions and planning-board oversight. Public Works & Design: Muscat Municipality plans new “next generation” pedestrian bridges with elevators, escalators, shading, and solar-powered lighting. Construction Safety & Materials Supply: German industry groups warn low river water levels are already reducing barge cargo of sand, gravel, bitumen and other building inputs, raising shortage and delay risks. Belgium Discovery: Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde uncovered an estimated €9m gold hoard while excavating a sewer at a former brewery site. Urban Mobility Upgrade: San Francisco begins its 14-month Broadway Tunnel renovation, starting with a partial closure as crews work on a $76m seismic upgrade.