US-Iran Deal & Travel Ripple Effects: The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal, with energy insiders watching how quickly it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz—oil prices already slid as markets priced in lower risk. Gulf Oil Logistics: A US-run operation has reportedly overseen secret ship-to-ship oil transfers near Hormuz using drones and helicopters, including shuttling tactics long used by Iran to skirt sanctions. China Travel Tech & IPO Buzz: Xiaohongshu (RedNote) is reportedly lining up Goldman Sachs and CICC for a potential Hong Kong IPO, underscoring its role as a go-to source for travel tips and lifestyle discovery. Rural Delivery for Travelers: China is expanding “last mile” delivery in remote areas with autonomous vans and drones, aiming to cut costs and speed up parcel access for rural residents. Cross-border Travel Etiquette Clash: Malaysian tourists faced backlash after mocking Chinese locals online as “smelly,” reigniting debate on respectful behavior abroad. Earthquake Disruptions: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Qinghai, with at least one death and multiple injuries reported, plus aftershocks—another reminder that travel plans can be affected fast. Tourism & Culture: A Khmer antiquities exhibition opened in Shanxi, bringing more than 130 artifacts from Cambodia’s Angkor heritage to China for the first time in the province. Local Mobility Upgrade: Guangxi’s Pinglu Canal is nearing trial navigation, expected to improve inland-to-ASEAN shipping routes and reduce transport times for goods.