Banking & Regulation: Switzerland is set to tighten oversight after Credit Suisse’s collapse, with proposals that would let FINMA fine and publicly name banks—though lawmakers are already pushing back. Legal & Governance: Dominican Liberation Party leader Johnny Pujols says the proposed Penal Code reform has ambiguous articles that could undermine legal certainty and freedom of expression. Health Aid & Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic sent Venezuela 1,749 vaccines plus syringes, medicines, biosafety boxes, oxygen masks, and baby food, as officials highlight sisterly ties. Agribusiness Exports: The Agriculture Ministry rolled out new phytosanitary steps to boost mango exports to Europe and the US, including tighter fruit-fly monitoring and trap review. Energy & Consumer Safety: A DR energy official warns that changing LPG mixtures to 90% propane could raise explosion risks due to cylinder condition and higher pressure. Local Transport: Los Alcarrizos cable car Line 2 resumes Monday after a scheduled shutdown, with free OMSA bus alternatives running the same hours. Finance & Banking Recognition: Banco Popular was named Best Bank in the Dominican Republic again by Euromoney, adding more awards. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Southwest is adding Saturday-only Caribbean routes, including a new nonstop from Columbus to Punta Cana, while Punta Cana flight data shows key hubs like San Juan, Panama City, Miami, and New York driving demand. Trade Policy: The US CITA decision affects CAFTA-DR apparel sourcing by treating certain polyester/spandex fabric as not commercially available in timely quantities. Public Safety: US Customs says it seized 22 kg of cocaine hydrochloride shipped from Santo Domingo to Delhi, targeting World Cup-related cargo routes. Business & Real Estate: Banreservas backs Cacao Green Ecoluxury, a new mountain real estate development model focused on investment protection, community well-being, and environmental conservation.