Asian Games Handover: Nagoya’s 2026 Asian Games wrapped with China topping the medal table (169 gold) and the next host, Doha, set for 2030. Border Tensions: India and Pakistan summoned diplomats after two were killed in a border incident, with both sides trading accusations and calling for investigations. China Golden Week Travel: Highways saw major jams as China expected 2.13 billion trips over the holiday; rail carried 19.27m passengers in one day and travel patterns show longer, multi-city stays. Holiday Spending Watch: National Day box office in China passed 466m yuan early on, while consumer spending on major shopping streets rose steadily, helped by trade-in programs. Inbound Tourism Boost: China reported strong inbound momentum during the holiday, citing visa-free access and social media-driven interest. India Tourism Infrastructure: Varanasi is building a mechanised multi-level parking lot and a food plaza at Assi Ghat to cut congestion and lift visitor experience. MICE Push (Odisha): Odisha launched a digital MICE incentive portal, aiming to speed approvals and attract corporate events. EV Charging & Real Estate (India): A new focus is emerging on embedding EV charging into homes, workplaces and mixed-use projects as regulations push parking capacity for chargers. Air Travel Costs: Holiday flight prices are rising, with Hopper flagging record highs for domestic fares in the Asia-Pacific travel season. Safari Season Returns (India): India’s national parks are reopening after monsoon closures, kicking off the safari run. Travel Policy/Fees (Philippines): A debate continues over the outbound travel tax and whether lawmakers should abolish it.