RS 30k/40k childbirth cash incentives debate (India): Andhra Pradesh’s new policy ties higher payments to having a third or fourth child, sparking concerns that it treats pregnancy like a “numbers game” while overlooking costs, healthcare access, and women’s safety. Haze/El Niño health risk (global, incl. Singapore): Scientists warn a possible “Godzilla” El Niño later in 2026 could worsen heat, flooding, drought, and regional haze—raising knock-on risks for public health and food systems. RSV prevention in infants (Singapore): HSA approved MSD’s ENFLONSIA to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract disease in infants, a key step for paediatric respiratory protection. Aquaculture nutrition push (Singapore): SFA and SIT will set up an R&D centre to develop more nutritious feed for barramundi and other tropical marine species, aiming to boost local farm yields and fish health. Digital milk supply chain (Indonesia): Indonesia is digitalising milk collection points to improve efficiency, transparency, and raw material quality—supporting nutrition and dairy industry growth. Compliance vs AI innovation (enterprise): A Singapore-focused piece argues “compliance” can become a friction tax when bolted on, and that better-designed controls can help AI scale safely. Hantavirus monitoring (Singapore): Two Singapore residents on a hantavirus-hit cruise remain negative and can continue home quarantine until June 6, with daily monitoring and further tests. Sleep wellness campaign (region): Holland & Barrett relaunches in Singapore via Guardian, while Simmons’ new campaign reframes sleep as what enables daytime life—not just tracking and optimisation. Work-life policy (Japan): Tokyo’s four-day workweek trial for government staff adds childcare partial leave to support parents amid falling birth rates. Transport & safety (Singapore): A woman injured after a car rolled over in Woodlands declined hospital care; police investigations continue.