Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Travel in China: The strongest storm to hit China this year made landfall on the east coast, triggering evacuations of over 1 million people and widespread transport chaos, including major flight cancellations (Shanghai alone cancelled 943 flights) and suspended public transport in parts of the financial hub. Regional Tourism Push in Malaysia: Selangor is building on “Visit Selangor Year 2025” to target 9 million tourists in 2026, with new domestic and international campaigns and a push to keep the state as Malaysia’s most visited destination. Asean Day Diplomacy with Travel Implications: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asia to strengthen cooperation on conflicts, climate change and economic uncertainty as Asean marks its 59th anniversary, with the Philippines set to host major Asean summits in Manila later this year. Colombo Festive Tourism Idea: Sri Lanka’s Lotus Tower in Colombo is being pitched as a potential South East Asia’s largest Christmas tree to boost seasonal tourism, though it’s still an ambition without confirmed funding or timeline. Monsoon Weather Watch for Manila: Heavy southwest monsoon rains are already disrupting flights in the Philippines, with diversions and go-arounds reported as PAGASA warns of heavy rainfall across Luzon and parts of Metro Manila. Tourism Meets Culture in China: Shenyang’s historic hutong is reviving traditional crafts like silhouette paper-cutting, turning heritage workshops into visitor experiences.