Coral Research Tech: Woods Hole scientists are using an unmanned surface robot (“Yellowfin”) to revisit reefs and track how record marine heat waves are driving bleaching worldwide. Wellness for New Mums: Research on “matrescence” is pushing the wellness industry toward postpartum-focused products and programs. Maldives Wellness Shift: Resorts are moving beyond spa-only breaks into holistic journeys mixing mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, and science. Maldives Marine Conservation: Alila Kothaifaru Maldives marked World Environment Day and World Ocean Day with tree planting, reef awareness, coral planting, and clean-up dives with Euro-Divers. Dive Tourism Innovation: Universal Boatyard launched the UNICRAFT 55, a locally designed, diver-focused vessel aimed at speeding up excursions and improving onboard operations. Payments & Connectivity: Nepal’s NPI is now linked to India’s UPI for 24/7 cross-border remittances using VPAs. Travel Tech Industry: ITB Asia 2026 returns in Singapore with “Experiences in Motion,” highlighting tech integration across the traveller journey. E-commerce Anti-Fakes: Japan is training customs officers abroad to tackle counterfeit goods in the parcel boom. Energy Policy Debate: Environmental groups urged the ADB to stop funding waste-to-energy and other “false solutions,” arguing they worsen pollution and harm communities.