Food Safety Crackdown in India: Maharashtra and Karnataka regulators stepped up inspections, seizing over 1,000 kg of unsafe food in Karnataka and raiding KFC in Mangaluru after a spoiled-chicken complaint, while Maharashtra also shut Domino’s and Pizza Hut outlets over hygiene violations. Quick Commerce Under Scrutiny: India’s FDA actions extended to quick-delivery and warehouse operators, with licence suspensions and enforcement pressure rising across cities. Hospitality Compliance Push: In Pune and Mumbai, hotels and restaurants are hiring food-safety consultants to fix kitchen hygiene and FSSAI compliance gaps after FDA suspension orders. Retail & Dining Expansion: PizzaExpress opened its 38th India outlet at Aerocity New Delhi, betting on handcrafted pizzas and a relaxed dining format. Food Heritage Events in Singapore: Qixi Fest 2026 returns to Chinatown with a food-led celebration of Singapore’s culinary artisans and traditions. Tourism Payments Boost: India’s UPI went live in the Maldives via Favara, making it easier for Indian visitors to pay at local guesthouses, restaurants and shops. Alo-co Bev Culture: India’s wine and spirits scene keeps shifting toward better wines and cocktail culture, with ProWine India and Bombay Cocktail Week in the spotlight.