ASEAN Diplomacy: Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN’s renewed call for the unconditional release of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said it does not need an ASEAN special envoy, despite a recent ICRC visit that ASEAN and the Philippines hailed as a humanitarian step. Humanitarian & Rights Pressure: Pro-democracy groups marked the 38th anniversary of the 8888 Uprising with coordinated rallies worldwide, demanding an end to military rule and the release of all political prisoners. Flood Crisis in Ayeyarwady: Heavy rain and an embankment breach after sand boils and land subsidence displaced over 40,000 people; authorities are rushing rescue, relief, food supplies, and embankment repairs, with a food safety advisory issued for flood-affected areas. Border Trade Push: Thailand and Myanmar are trying to revive border trade after instability, with talks and business forum discussions focusing on easing barriers along routes like Mae Sot–Myawaddy. Regional Business: Ediya Coffee opened its first Laos outlet as it expands across Southeast Asia, including plans for Myanmar and Cambodia. Cross-border Crime: Indonesia seized 1.3 tonnes of ketamine worth about $116 million from a foreign-flagged vessel, detaining crew including Myanmar nationals. Local Justice: In Malaysia, police detained 209 foreign women working as guest relations officers in an entertainment crackdown, including six Myanmar nationals.