Diplomacy & Security: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Manila for ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings (July 19–23), aiming to deepen US–ASEAN ties and push a “free and open Indo-Pacific,” as West Asia tensions keep travel advisories in the spotlight. Aviation & Connectivity: Air China launches a new Beijing–Bishkek direct route three times weekly, while Indonesia promotes six hub airports to boost ASEAN–China air links. Tourism & Events: Macao kicks off its International Youth Dance Festival with a parade at the Ruins of St Paul’s, and Japan opens a monorail in Kesennuma to revive tourism after the 2011 disaster. India Travel & Infrastructure: India’s first hydrogen passenger train begins regular service on the Jind–Sonipat route, and Mumbai airport announces terminal changes for Akasa Air and Air India Express. Business & Travel Tech: MakeMyTrip files confidential IPO papers for a domestic listing path, with implications for India’s travel booking market. Space & National Branding: Skyroot’s Vikram-1 reaches orbit, strengthening India’s private space launch credentials. Trade & Food Exports: Malaysia urges durian exporters to stick to China phytosanitary rules for continued access.