Philippines–Liechtenstein Tax Links: The Philippines is renegotiating double tax treaties and pursuing new ones to attract foreign direct investment, with talks underway that include Liechtenstein (alongside Cambodia, Laos and Ireland) while Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are in the renegotiation track. Crypto Custody Shift: A look at how crypto’s “boring backbone” custodians are expanding influence as institutions demand safer digital-asset infrastructure. Swiss Digital Banking Upgrade: Four Swiss cantonal banks have partnered with Avaloq to roll out a new mobile banking platform, adding portfolio tools, dashboards, real-time alerts and card management. EV Charging Costs & Access: A Europe-wide analysis finds full recharges can cost far more in places like Liechtenstein and Germany than in parts of Eastern Europe, while Norway leads on fast-charger density. EU–Liechtenstein Business Context: EU Council conclusions outline closer relations with non-EU Western European partners, explicitly including Liechtenstein, reinforcing a broader “extended internal market” approach. DOJ Iran Money-Flow Probe: US investigators are reportedly examining whether major banks, including JPMorgan and Citigroup, handled transactions tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s network, with links reported through Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Swiss Trade Decision: Switzerland’s House of Representatives rejected the EFTA–Mercosur free trade deal, turning attention to possible referendums and farmer support debates. Aviation Demand Cools: ACI Europe reports a 0.7% passenger decline in April 2026, with entry/biometric processing blamed for delays and missed flights.