Retail & Consumer Safety: New Zealand regulators say they’ve received 15 complaints about “dumpling squishy-style” toys and are pushing retailers to issue recalls if products aren’t safe. Luxury & Spending: A BoF/McKinsey report says luxury is slowly exiting its slump, but growth stays muted as shoppers demand emotional connection and reject artificial scarcity. Payments & Commerce: Malaysia’s Paydibs plans to expand across Southeast and South Asia, starting with e-commerce merchants and then physical retailers, using cross-border payment access plus “actionable insights.” Banking Products: Bank of Maldives launched a USD-denominated investment option inside its mobile and internet banking, with returns paid in MVR and pools offering up to 25% returns. Packaging & Logistics: China’s SKUs keep leaning into reusable, moisture-resistant returnable packaging as manufacturers look to cut waste and protect high-value goods. Business Climate: UK living standards fell in Q1 despite G7-leading growth, with disposable income down as taxes and costs bite. Tech & Security: Oracle E-Business Suite’s Oracle Payments flaw (CVE-2026-46817) is reportedly being exploited in the wild, urging urgent patching.