Myanmar–China Corridor Deals: President Min Aung Hlaing’s Beijing visit produced 18 cooperation agreements on trade, infrastructure, economic development and disaster relief, with Xi Jinping urging steady progress on the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor and pledging support for Myanmar’s sovereignty. Energy Security & Trade: Thailand will keep its ban on refined oil exports, citing volatile Middle East supply risks; the cabinet allows only limited shipments (including to Myanmar) while officials weigh any cautious easing. Mining, Landmines & Human Impact: A UN report says at least 58 states and territories remain contaminated by anti-personnel mines, with Myanmar among the worst-hit; it warns mines keep harming civilians for decades and calls for renewed clearance and treaty compliance. Climate Pressure on Food Systems: UNICEF says almost all children face climate hazards, with overlapping drought and heat risks threatening health, water and education—an issue that matters for Myanmar’s agriculture and rural livelihoods. Rare Earth Supply Race: India is seeking rare earth samples from Russia’s Tomtor deposit via talks involving IREL and Rosneft, aiming to strengthen critical mineral supply chains. Regional Environment Spillover: Northern Thai residents staged a long march over heavy-metal river pollution, with mining upstream in eastern Myanmar suspected as a driver. WWII Heritage With Industrial Links: Thailand’s drained reservoir revealed the Nithe Station depot on the “Death Railway,” prompting urgent surveys before the site refills.