Cultural Tourism & Skills: Myanmar opened Chinese culinary training courses in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, with 120 trainees taking week-long classes aimed at boosting hotel and tourism services and gastronomic tourism. Food & Border Life: A young Wa woman in China’s Menglian—near Myanmar—turns family-grown coffee into a global dream, sharing how she moved from teaching back to the coffee hills. Education & Youth: Myanmar’s 2025–2026 matriculation results were announced, with a 52% nationwide pass rate; the figures also reflect how conflict and displacement shape who can sit exams. Arts & Learning Abroad: Two Georgetown graduates, including Myanmar’s Monita Piseth? (note: Miranda Xiong and Mon Mon “Maple” Htet were named Yenching Scholars), will study China studies at Peking University’s Yenching Academy, highlighting regional academic pathways. Community Safety & Conflict Impact: A DKBA major was shot dead in Kayin State near the Thailand border, while separate reports describe Myanmar airstrikes killing civilians in Sagaing. Public Health & Society: Myanmar burned over $600 million worth of seized drugs, as authorities intensify anti-narcotics efforts. Digital Scams & Exploitation: Investigations describe how scammers in Myanmar-linked hubs use AI-powered tools and “romance” scripts to target victims across many countries. Regional Cooperation: Southeast Asian academics launched a push to defend academic freedom amid surveillance and harassment concerns. Agriculture & Food Security: Myanmar is expanding seed potato production to reduce imports, supported by cold storage in Shan State. Humanitarian Networks: Catholic anti-trafficking leaders met in Thailand to strengthen education and grassroots action against modern slavery.