ASEAN Diplomacy: Foreign ministers meet in Manila as the West Asia crisis, Iran–US tensions, and South China Sea frictions take centre stage, with plans for a joint statement urging de-escalation and dialogue; Myanmar’s situation is also expected to be discussed under the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. Myanmar Energy & Industry: President U Min Aung Hlaing inspected the modular No 1 Thanlyin Oil Refinery, targeting Phase I output of 500,000 tonnes of fuel annually, with emphasis on steady crude and raw-material supply to cut import costs and support jobs. Food Supply & Prices: Yangon authorities and stakeholders coordinate to stabilize egg production and distribution, citing cost pressures, supply gaps from disease outbreaks, and demand imbalance; separate moves aim to keep meat, fish, eggs and vegetables affordable via agricultural and livestock breeding zones. Agribusiness & Trade: An Indian firm plans a soybean crushing, oil extraction and refining plant in Pathein Industrial Zone, linking black gram exports and soybean meal imports for fish feed. Regional Security Cooperation: BIMSTEC security chiefs endorsed maritime law-enforcement interaction principles and HADR guidelines, with Myanmar among participants. Labour Market: Thailand extended grace periods for migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam until Dec 11, 2027 to ease shortages in manufacturing, construction, services and agriculture.