Myanmar–China Cooperation: Myanmar and China signed an MoU in Nay Pyi Taw for 2026 Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund projects, with eight Myanmar initiatives spanning agriculture, energy, environment, water resources, MSMEs, and cultural cooperation. Education & Literacy: Reporting on weak reading skills, a push for e-libraries is highlighted after a finding that 87% of Grade 11 students can’t understand what they read, with calls for practical learning hubs. Media & Storytelling: Journalist Thin Lei Win urges the world not to look away from Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis and the crackdown on independent media, arguing that storytelling is a form of resistance. War, Recruitment & Civilian Harm: Coverage continues on forced recruitment and conflict impacts, including reports of tensions among revolutionary forces and civilians killed by landmines and attacks. Ethnic-Language Broadcasting: Radio Veritas expands Catholic radio services with new Akha and Kayan language broadcasts, bringing more indigenous-language coverage amid displacement and disinformation. Culture Exchange & Community Events: The Japan Myanmar Business Alliance Association’s 10th anniversary festival is set for June 6–7 in Mandalay, featuring cultural performances, traditional activities, and an SME bazaar. Regional Human Rights Pressure: ASEAN and international diplomacy are discussed alongside Myanmar’s worsening crisis, safe humanitarian access demands, and the role of narrative control in shaping global responses.