QSR Deal Shake-Up: Yum Brands agreed to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in two transactions—LongRange Capital buys Pizza Hut outside mainland China for about $1.5b, while Yum China takes the China business for about $1.2b—aimed at refocusing on KFC and Taco Bell as Pizza Hut sales lag and delivery competition bites. Global Chicken Overhaul: KFC rolled out a major brand refresh starting in the UK and Ireland, pushing a new “sauce pantry” and menu formats built around boneless chicken, plus an expanded KWENCH beverage lineup. Foodservice & Hospitality Tech: Stockholm’s Tonada raised €2.6m to help brands create AI-generated “sonic identities” for physical spaces, targeting retail and hospitality operators. Asia F&B Finance/IPO Watch: Xiaohongshu (RedNote) tapped Goldman Sachs and CICC for a potential Hong Kong IPO, with the platform increasingly used for restaurant and travel discovery. Vietnam Pet-Meat Crackdown: Police in Vietnam rescued 400+ cats from an alleged theft ring tied to slaughter, arresting nine suspects. India Alcobev Cash-Flow Pressure: Jharkhand alcohol industry groups urged the state to release pending dues of over Rs 200 crore to avoid supply disruptions. World Cup Culture Lens: Viral social posts show visitors reacting to everyday U.S. conveniences—like free ice and 24-hour retail—turning daily life into a travel story. Korea Dining Event: Seoul’s Gold Pig and Michelin-star Cote are teaming up in Singapore for a two-night-only K-BBQ collaboration on June 29-30.