Aviation & Connectivity: Cebu Pacific will become the first Southeast Asia low-cost carrier to roll out SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi, targeting service start in 2027. Trade & Tourism: India and the Maldives wrapped the first round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement, with both sides pushing to speed up the FTA and a Bilateral Investment Treaty, and discussing tourism and digital payments. Visa Policy: Thailand restored 30-day visa-free entry for Indian tourists after an earlier proposal hurt arrivals. Travel Safety: UK health authorities urged holidaymakers to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika. Cross-border Travel Ease: China expanded visa-free entry for citizens of 50+ countries (with most African nations still excluded). Japan Payments: JCB and Circle signed an MoU to explore USDC stablecoin payments for cross-border and merchant transactions in Japan. India Travel Ops: India’s DG Shipping will monitor Indian seafarers in West Asia regardless of vessel flag, amid Strait of Hormuz security concerns. Tourism Incidents: Nine people were detained in Maharashtra over an alleged assault and robbery of a tourist family near Bhavali Dam waterfall. Destination Watch: Direct flights will operate between Tbilisi and Shanghai from July 15 via China Eastern.