Cross-Border Payments for Travellers: India’s RBI has gone live with UPI QR-code acceptance connectivity between India and Cambodia, letting Indian travellers pay at 4.5 million KHQR-enabled merchants across Cambodia via their UPI apps, with a second phase planned for Cambodian travellers using UPI in India. Aviation Governance: Bhutan’s National Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on International Civil Aviation 2016, aiming to strengthen Bhutan’s role in global aviation governance and support ICAO Council and Air Navigation Commission membership prospects. Tourism Operations & Safety: A Singapore woman died in Bhutan after feeling unwell during a hike down from Tiger’s Nest, with emergency help provided and authorities informed as investigations continue. Local Tourism Growth: Bhutan issued 172 new tour operator licenses between January and 21 May 2026, bringing active operators to 1,633, with Thimphu holding the biggest share. Heritage & Museums: Bhutan is drafting unified national guidelines for museums and heritage galleries to standardise planning, approvals, governance, accessibility and long-term sustainability. Urban Planning in Haa: Haa Dzongkhag imposed a temporary construction freeze inside Haa Thromde while it reviews and updates urban development rules to protect local cultural heritage.