Typhoon Bavi Travel Disruptions: Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau will suspend eastern-route ferries from noon Wednesday through Saturday, with additional suspensions on Keelung–Matsu and Yanpu–Xiaoliuqiu, and partial/complete cutbacks on other offshore routes—passengers are urged to return early or postpone island trips. Cross-Strait Tourism Politics: A fresh Xinhua commentary claims DPP moves to block mainland tourism operators’ preparatory visits are delaying the resumption of cross-strait travel and hurting Taiwan’s tourism sector. Digital Government Cooperation: Taiwan’s ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis says Taiwan support for a nationwide e-ID system is entering an intensive pilot phase, with smart ID cards planned for rollout soon. Agoda Thailand Demand Snapshot: Agoda reports Thailand remains a top regional draw, with Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket leading accommodation searches; Taiwan is cited among markets showing strong interest, and China’s search activity is up sharply year-on-year. Taiwan–Palau Green Tourism Showcase: Taiwan and Palau will stage the Taiwan–Palau Trade and Cultural Show 2026 (July 10–12), highlighting green mobility and a new bicycle-friendly route plan for Palau. Evergreen Insider Trading Probe: Taiwan authorities raided Evergreen Marine offices and questioned directors and family members in an insider-trading investigation tied to EVA Airways spin-off disclosures. Travel Safety Watch: Super Typhoon Bavi is reported to have caused major outages but no casualties in US Pacific island territories so far, while the Philippines braces for impacts in the north.