Myanmar–Thailand Energy Talks: Myanmar’s electric power and energy ministry met Thailand’s energy team to discuss a future MoU on electricity and energy cooperation, including Thai investment in Myanmar’s natural gas projects and upgrades to Myanmar’s power transmission and distribution networks. ASEAN Re-engagement Push: Thailand and Myanmar leaders reaffirmed Thailand’s support for Myanmar’s full and equal participation in ASEAN mechanisms, framing the latest engagement as “re-engagement” after years of isolation. Border Trade & Connectivity: Myanmar and Thailand also signaled broader cooperation on trade and connectivity, with energy and investment highlighted as near-term priorities. Mining Pollution Protest: Environmental activists and residents marched to the Myanmar consulate in Chiang Mai demanding action to stop cross-border heavy metal contamination blamed on mining operations. Scam and Cyber Risk Context: Malaysia reported 66,000 online scam cases last year with losses near RM2.97b, underscoring the region’s growing fraud threat that Myanmar businesses and consumers should watch. Sports Tech Expansion: CheckPointSpot signed a strategic partnership to deploy its integrated sports timing and event technology ecosystem in Myanmar, aiming to professionalize endurance event operations. Regional Food Prices: Poultry and egg price movements across Asia showed Myanmar’s broiler prices at the top end, while egg prices varied by country.