Myanmar-India Diplomacy: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will visit India from May 30 to June 3, starting in Bodh Gaya, then meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 1, with stops in Mumbai for business and industry talks; the move is being watched closely as India’s opposition groups in exile plan protests branding him a “terrorist junta leader.” China-Myanmar Cooperation: In Nay Pyi Taw, China and Myanmar signed a Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund (2026) projects agreement, with officials saying it will support practical regional development. Border Trade: Thailand says freight trucks resumed on the Mae Sot–Myawaddy route after a more than 10-month closure, with trade volumes expected to recover gradually. Energy Push: Myanmar’s electricity ministry says it plans 17 power and 23 energy projects to meet rising demand, including solar and hydropower initiatives. Electricity & Investment Facilitation: Myanmar will allow yuan-denominated investments to speed up trade and investment processes, officials said during a Yangon meeting. Security & Conflict: Reports continue of fighting and allegations around Arakan/Rakhine, including claims tied to the Htan Shauk Khan incident in 2024. International Sanctions Watch: The US Treasury delisted 76 names/entities from its sanctions blacklist, including some linked to Myanmar, citing reduced risk and administrative burden. Science & Culture: A wasp species preserved in Burmese amber has been named after F1 driver Oscar Piastri, adding fresh global attention to Myanmar’s amber finds.