Volcanic Safety Alert (West Java): Indonesia warned tourists and residents to stay away from Mount Papandayan’s Manuk Crater after “blue fire” was linked to toxic volcanic gas; authorities say camping and overnight stays are banned within 500 meters, especially on cloudy or rainy days. Ferry Tragedy Update (Java Sea): Search efforts for the Virgo Transport 8 continue as the death toll rose to 66, with 69 still missing; divers are working around unstable wreckage while rescuers plan airlifts of recovered bodies. Disaster Recovery (Flores): Six weeks after the Flores earthquake, survivors in Nagekeo and nearby areas remain in tents, with drinking water shortages and trauma still delaying return home. Tourism Disruption (Bali): Three villas at White Tortoise Eco Villas in Uluwatu were destroyed by a fast-moving fire sparked by rubbish burning nearby; the resort says it will rebuild and keep remaining villas closed until repairs are done. Digital Payments (Indonesia): Bank Indonesia urged stronger online fraud response across sectors, focusing on faster information sharing, clear incident roles, and rapid weekend escalation. Inbound Tourism (Korea): South Korea reported record foreign arrivals—15.05 million in Jan–Aug—highlighting continued regional travel demand that could lift Indonesia-bound itineraries. Medical Tourism (Oman–Indonesia): Oman and Indonesian health-sector groups discussed partnerships to build an integrated medical tourism value chain, from hospitals and diagnostics to insurance and travel logistics.