Iran-war travel squeeze: Southeast Asia’s tourism hit as higher jet fuel costs and ceasefire uncertainty drive flight cancellations and pricier tickets, with families pulling back and crowds thinning. Philippines–Vietnam ties: Vietnam’s To Lam visits Manila to deepen cooperation on investment, trade, maritime security—and explicitly flags food security, education and tourism. Food safety & health: A study links climate change to rising antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella, raising concerns for harder-to-treat foodborne illness; meanwhile, beekeepers face a new threat as the US plans to close the Beltsville bee research lab just as varroa-driven losses strain pollination. Trade & market access: India–Oman CEPA takes effect, granting duty-free access for most tariff lines and immediate cuts for items including honey, bakery goods, dairy and processed foods. Agri-food operations: Singapore’s SFA tenders two vegetable-farm land parcels under 20-year leases and loosens diversification rules; Canada pushes sensor-based freshness tracking to cut its massive food waste. Industry economics: Netherlands reports Q1 turnover growth in accommodation and food services at 2.2%—the slowest in five years—while retail food sales rise 3.2% in April. Supply chain pressure: Commercial LPG prices jump in India, lifting operating costs for hotels and restaurants. Beef trade: Australia forms a live cattle export taskforce to improve animal health, welfare and long-term market access with Indonesia.