Film & Queer Culture: Myanmar’s “Fruit Gathering” won the top Crystal Globe at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, with director Aung Phyoe taking the Grand Prix for a story of queer longing and women’s work in garment factories. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers met Myanmar’s Tin Maung Swe in Bangkok, pressing for “concrete” progress on the stalled five-point peace plan; Myanmar said detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and will be “looked after.” Demography & Rights-Based Planning: Myanmar urged population-based planning for long-term development, highlighting the need for accurate censuses, surveys, and gender equality in policy, services, and investment. Tourism & Culture Exchange: Myanmar and China discussed expanding tourism and youth exchanges, including promoting Harbin’s ice festival attractions to Myanmar travellers. Infrastructure & Lifestyle in PyinOoLwin: Anisakhan Airport was inaugurated to boost domestic aviation and tourism, while President U Min Aung Hlaing pushed upgrades and identity revival for PyinOoLwin as a “City of Cherry Blossoms” and “Coffee City.” Humanitarian Crisis: Deadly floods hit Rakhine and Chin, with rescuers warning that rising water levels could trap elderly, sick, and pregnant residents in low-lying areas.