Vietnam Tragedy: Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a speedboat capsizing near Phu Quoc were flown to India, with one survivor still in critical care as authorities investigate what went wrong. Green Mobility: JBM Electric Vehicles and DRIVN plan to deploy 500 electric luxury buses across India, bundling leasing, maintenance and charging to cut upfront costs for fleet operators. Tourism Pass Boost: Seoul’s Jung District doubles its “Seoul Jung-gu Tour Pass” options, adding cable car and jjimjilbang packages to spread spending beyond Myeong-dong. Aviation Links: Riyadh Air got CAAC approval for passenger and cargo flights to Beijing and Shanghai, marking a step into mainland China. China Demand Push: China’s State Council approved its first five-year blueprint to boost consumption, targeting retail sales of consumer goods around 60 trillion yuan by 2030 and prioritising services like culture and tourism. Hospitality Openings: Hilton debuts Curio Collection in India with Slohh by Roach Bengaluru, a 221-key lifestyle hotel with major event and wellness facilities. Weather Disruption: Typhoon Bavi forced large-scale evacuations and closures in northeast China, with schools and tourist sites shut as heavy rain and flooding hit. Travel Dispute: India’s consumer commission ordered American Express Banking to pay Rs 30,000 after a booking portal flaw left a 15-year-old misclassified at the airport.