Taiwan–China Tensions: Taiwan says Chinese “grey zone harassment” is escalating, with 263 Chinese ships detected around the island in June—up sharply from 200 in May—prompting live drills for a possible blockade or quarantine. Thailand Tourism Update: Thailand welcomed about 17.36m foreign tourists Jan 1–July 18 (down 3.05%), with China still the biggest source (2.86m); tourism revenue hit 838.73bn baht. ASEAN Air Connectivity: AirBorneo will expand across ASEAN, launching Kuching–Singapore July 22 and adding Jakarta within two months, while keeping rural services in Sarawak and Sabah. China–Thailand Diplomacy: China’s Premier Li Qiang met Thailand PM Anutin in Beijing, reaffirming plans for a China–Thailand community and pushing cooperation in trade and emerging fields. India Travel Disruption: India’s Supreme Court upheld a tender cancellation for outsourced passport/visa services in Australia, Singapore, Kuwait and UAE, extending uncertainty for travellers. Visa Rules (Taiwan): Taiwan suspended tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals, with limited categories still eligible via Taipei offices in Chennai or Singapore. Safety & Tourism: A tourist in India suffered severe injuries after a zipline safety latch snapped, reigniting calls for stricter ride checks. Aviation/Infrastructure (Bangladesh): Bangladesh expects a Japanese consortium to sign the HSIA third terminal deal by late Aug/early Sept, targeting a December inauguration.