ASEAN Disaster Resilience: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged ASEAN to shift from post-disaster response to proactive, people-centered multi-hazard early warning systems, including better risk forecasting and anticipatory action. Bangladesh–China–Myanmar Corridor: Bangladesh and China discussed the Bangladesh–China–Myanmar Economic Corridor, plus a Chinese Economic Zone and Mongla Port development, alongside infrastructure, energy, education and a proposed 1,000-bed Rangpur hospital. ASEAN Financial Integration: ASEAN central banks met in Vietnam to advance financial and banking cooperation under the ASEAN Senior-Level Committee on Financial Integration, a key forum for policy dialogue and regional coordination. Myanmar Telecom Accountability: Norway’s police are investigating Telenor over suspected aiding of crimes against humanity in Myanmar after the 2021 coup, including alleged sharing of customer traffic data with the military regime. BIMSTEC Regional Push: Bangladesh’s foreign minister Humaiun Kobir urged BIMSTEC members to keep regional cooperation alive despite bilateral tensions, calling for wider engagement ahead of the next summit in Dhaka in 2027. Myanmar Aviation/Conflict Impact: Reports say Burmese Army airstrikes in Rakhine have killed at least five civilians in recent days, with attacks linked to ongoing fighting around key towns and a Chinese-interest port area. Regional Climate Risk: A new study warns the Himalayas are nearing “peak water” as glaciers melt faster, threatening downstream water security and livelihoods across the region.