Myanmar–India Trade & Connectivity: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing wrapped up a five-day India visit focused on trade, border security, defence and stalled connectivity, with India pushing a Rupee–Kyat mechanism and cooperation in agro, energy and mining, while Myanmar reiterated it will not allow anti-India activity from its territory. Port & Maritime Industry: At Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Myanmar’s delegation explored India’s maritime sector and JNPA’s container operations and Vadhvan Port plans, signaling knowledge exchange and deeper shipping links. Mining Safety Shock: A series of deadly blasts in Myanmar’s rebel-held areas and explosives depots killed dozens (reports cite 45–55+ deaths) and injured many, renewing scrutiny on explosives storage and mining safety oversight. Regional Trade Remedies: Vietnam extended anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Thai sugar through 2031 and also prolonged anti-circumvention measures affecting sugar from Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Indonesia. Forced-Labour Tariffs Risk: The US proposed 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from dozens of partners after a forced-labour probe, a move that could ripple into regional manufacturing and textiles supply chains. Cross-Border Logistics: Bangladesh Navy seized 1,700 sacks of cement smuggled toward Myanmar, detaining suspects and handing the case to police for prosecution. Skills & Training Tech: Japanese firm Mishima Kosan (with operations in Myanmar) adopted FPT’s AI Mentor to speed workforce training and safety/quality onboarding across languages.