Airport Lounge Expansion (Manila): NAIA Terminal 3 is getting a shared premium lounge model, with seven airlines already using the First Meridian Lounge and more expected, boosting dining, work, shower and family-friendly facilities. Singapore Dining Economics: Singapore restaurants are still in a churn cycle—closures keep coming even as new registrations rise—while operators push meal deals for two to fight cautious spending. Weather-Driven Dessert Demand (Singapore): With El Nino conditions forecast, chendol sellers expect a 20–30% sales lift on hot days, betting on tight ratios of gula melaka, coconut milk and jelly. India Restaurant Tragedy (Delhi): A South Delhi B&B fire killed 22, including a Dhaka-to-Delhi visitor who came for a kidney transplant; the blaze also injured the transplant donor and family. Food Industry Showcase (Bangkok): THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2026 drew 94,685 trade visitors and 3,590 exhibitors across nine trade shows, underscoring Asia’s F&B innovation pipeline. Brand & Retail Moves (Japan): Don Quijote’s new “Robin Hood” format leans into prepared foods and grocery value, signaling continued retail battle for everyday baskets. Hospitality & Safety Policy (Delhi): Delhi’s MCD deregulated health permits for 67 food business categories, shifting reliance to FSSAI “deemed” licensing while fire and building checks remain separate. Korea Food Culture Meets Tech (Seoul): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dined in Hongdae with top business leaders, including somaek at a pork-belly spot, as his Korea trip spotlights local partners. F&B Promotions (World Cup): World Cup watch parties are getting snack and meal tie-ins, with McDonald’s rolling out FIFA-themed meals and collectible cups.