Tourism Gateway Spotlight: Taoyuan unveiled K-pop i-dle member Shuhua as its official tourism ambassador, pitching three themed routes from Taoyuan Airport MRT access to Daxi/Longtan/Shimen Dam culture stops and major late-2026 festivals. New Venue for Fans: New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih selected Shulin’s No. 5 institutional-use site for the proposed 50,000-seat New Taipei Dome, citing transport links like Provincial Highway 65, Shulin Station, and a planned MRT stop. Cross-Strait Travel Tensions: Beijing accused Taiwan’s DPP of using intimidation to deter mainland travel, while also reiterating consular protection for Taiwan compatriots overseas. Tech & Space for Travelers’ Future: Taiwan’s Formosat-8A first image transmission marks a “moment of truth” for the island’s push beyond earlier satellite work, while Chunghwa Telecom and Fujitsu/1Finity plan to accelerate all-photonics networks and explore quantum applications. Safety on the Road (and in the air): Penang police urged landlords to screen tenants to stop rented bungalows being used as online scam call centers; separately, Malaysia reported arrests of suspected drug mules at KLIA using tactics like last-minute bookings and fake job/holiday offers. Scam-Trip Warning for Visitors: Reports of detained Scottish dance teacher Lewis Potter in Taiwan after an “item” was found in his suitcase have sparked family calls for answers. Cruise & Staycation Ideas: Norwegian Cruise Line rolled out wellness and adults-only upgrades for Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, and Sun PhuQuoc Airways launched Bangkok service as part of its push to make Phu Quoc a regional tourism hub.