Myanmar-ASEAN Tensions: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing hit out at ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus, accusing member states of “discrimination” and arguing the plan has not been implemented in practice. Border Trade & Connectivity: Bangladesh and Myanmar are pushing to restart long-suspended border commerce, with talks focused on agriculture, rice, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, frozen foods, B2B links, and faster direct sea/shipping connectivity. Energy Cooperation: Bangladesh proposed importing Myanmar natural gas via a cross-border pipeline (with LNG as an alternative), reviving the Myanmar-to-Chattogram pipeline idea and seeking ministerial-level talks to move it forward. Migration Policy: Bangladesh’s Shama Obaed called for stronger IOM cooperation to expand regular migration pathways, improve migrant protection, and align workforce skills with global labour demand. Cybercrime Crackdown Watch: Cambodia’s push against scam compounds drew U.S. calls for accountability beyond low-level operators, raising pressure on higher-level figures. Infrastructure Delivery: India’s NH-29 Package-II (Kikruma) road project faces renewed criticism over delays, with local groups urging corrective action to meet the September 2026 deadline. FDI Screening Snapshot (India): India approved only one Chinese FDI proposal (₹1 crore) but cleared 13 Hong Kong proposals (₹610.42 crore) under Press Note 3 rules. Regional Climate Risk: ASEAN is urged to prepare for a “super” El Niño that could worsen already strained agri-food systems and raise food-insecurity risks.