Malaysia–Singapore Trade & Tourism: Malaysia Fest 2026 runs July 30–Aug 2 in Singapore, with 280 enterprises showcasing 1,500+ agro-food, tourism, fashion and beauty products, plus business matching to help Malaysian brands reach Singapore buyers and set up MAHA 2026 promotion. Scam Safety for Travellers: UN agencies mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam,” urging attention to victims lured into scam call centres across Southeast Asia and beyond. Aviation Disruption Watch: Airlines are suspending or rerouting Middle East routes as US–Iran tensions flare, with Air France and KLM extending suspensions and adjusting schedules. Airport & Attractions Updates: Bhogapuram Airport in India is set for inauguration Aug 1 and commercial operations Aug 17, with domestic flights shifting from Visakhapatnam; Dubai’s Burj Khalifa now accepts UPI for “At the Top” bookings. Singapore Travel Tech: CAAS awards Thales a contract for a next-gen AI-enabled air traffic management system and radars. On-the-ground Accessibility: LTA trials bus wheelchair bays on a first-come basis, but wheelchair users worry prams could take the space. Changi Retail: Maison Marou opens a standalone bean-to-bar chocolate boutique at Changi Terminal 1, bringing Vietnamese cacao storytelling to travellers. Regional Payments for Cross-Border Trips: ASEAN QR systems are now interoperable, letting tourists and workers pay across borders more seamlessly. Travel Deals & Leisure: Pop Mart launches its first Pop Bakery in Southeast Asia at Resorts World Sentosa, with Singapore-themed menu items and collectibles.