China Burger Rush: China’s burger boom is heating up as smaller households and budget-conscious diners chase cheaper, portable meals; Yum China’s Pizza Hut Burger Bar is scaling fast (200+ outlets in six months, targeting 500-600 by end-2026) while Haidilao and coffee chains also jump in. Cross-Border Payments: Cambodia’s National Bank and Weixin Pay launch a cross-border KHQR QR payment push, letting Chinese visitors pay across dining, shopping and transport. India Spirits Expansion: Sazerac rolls out American Wolf and Southern Comfort Reserve in India, starting in Maharashtra and expanding across key states via bars and select retail. Halal Tourism Push: Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa moves to build a halal ecosystem to attract Muslim travellers, betting on its coastline, islands and high-end stays. Singapore F&B Cost Pressure: Halal steakhouse Tomahawk King will close its Changi Road outlet by Sep 20, citing rising costs. Food Safety Spotlight (India): Karnataka intensifies QR-based complaint reporting as regulators crack down on hygiene and misleading claims. Hospitality & Dining: Mumbai wine bar Pique opens in Horniman Circle with a rotating wine programme, aiming to make wine a more social, everyday “third space.” Sustainability in Food Service: Shanghai expands zero-waste efforts, pushing restaurants and delivery firms to cut disposables and shift to recyclable packaging.