Consumer Travel & Spending: JTB projects Japan’s summer overseas trips will fall 8.8% to 2.17M as the weak yen and higher air fuel surcharges push travelers toward cheaper nearby destinations like South Korea and Taiwan. Food Price Risk: Analysts warn a “super” El Niño could keep global food prices under pressure into 2028, adding to today’s inflation strain. Trade Finance for Consumer Goods: Korea Eximbank will lend $30M to Mongolia’s trade bank to help importers buy Korean food, beverages, cosmetics and other consumer products. Retail & Consumer Experience: A new Taco Bell opens at Merry Hill in the UK with a limited-edition menu item and giveaways, while Singapore’s Woodlands Gateway plans a major retail-and-transport hub by 2030. Health & Safety: Maharashtra authorities investigate suspected food poisoning after nearly 40 hostel students fell ill; conditions are reported stable. Data Privacy Lawsuit: A judge says investors can proceed with a suit against Zeta Global over claims about opted-in consumer data. Energy & Logistics: Russia’s diesel export ban deepens the global supply crunch, keeping refined fuel costs high for consumers. Sports Consumer Culture: World Cup hype continues to boost local hospitality, with Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong reporting big patronage jumps during key matches.