Hospitality & Tourism Skills: Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture is running a five-day Chinese culinary training in Yangon for hospitality workers, aiming to improve service quality and boost gastronomic tourism; the program—started in 2025 to mark 75 years of Myanmar-China ties—has already trained 183 people across Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw, Taunggyi, Mandalay and more locations this year. Refugee Rights in Education: Delhi High Court questioned Delhi University’s rule requiring foreign students to hold a valid non-Indian passport, after a Myanmar refugee petitioned against the requirement—highlighting how refugees may be unable to obtain passports from persecuted home countries. Myanmar Conflict Reality Check: A report from Sagaing says the pro-democracy People’s Defence Force revolution is becoming “long term,” with doubts among fighters as the junta advances, aided by China-linked truces and support. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers will meet Myanmar’s foreign minister in Bangkok for the first time in five years, aiming to discuss views and reconciliation amid Myanmar’s ongoing displacement crisis. Culture & Faith in Diaspora: Buddhists in New York’s Queens held a large unified Vesak Day celebration featuring Myanmar among other traditions, showing how Myanmar’s Buddhist community life travels with diaspora. Women’s Education Support: Ayeyawady Foundation opened applications for the AYA Scholarship for top matriculation students, offering education grants to help Myanmar youth continue studies.