Aviation & Connectivity: OAG’s Megahubs 2026 report puts Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at No.4 globally and No.1 in Asia-Pacific connectivity, while Singapore Changi (SIN) climbs in the low-cost rankings—good news for travellers watching for more budget options. Singapore Travel & Tourism: STB has launched a tender to redevelop 37 Emerald Hill (former Singapore Chinese Girls’ School site) into a mixed-use Orchard destination with a new hotel concept and year-round lifestyle programming. Driverless Mobility: Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says Waymo will start testing autonomous vehicles in western Singapore (Labrador/Harbourfront), with later expansion to towns like Tampines North and Tengah; Grab also plans to grow its AV fleet from 10 to 50. Business Travel Tech: Trip.Biz unveiled Agent ONE at Transform 2026 in Singapore, pitching faster, simpler management for corporate travel programmes. Travel Safety & Disruption: A Singaporean tourist died after being struck by a bus in Taichung while crossing in a crosswalk; separate reports also highlight ongoing search efforts after Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods left 606 foreign tourists missing. Money & Group Travel: YouTrip’s survey flags how friend-group travel disputes over expenses can strain relationships—especially in larger groups. Airline Watch: AirAsia’s financial crunch is framed as a cash-flow risk rather than an immediate operational shutdown, with Malaysia exploring route absorption scenarios.