Regional Tourism Cooperation: CLMV tourism ministers met in Ho Chi Minh City on Aug 27, reviewing progress and pushing growth, with Myanmar’s Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maung Myint chairing the ACMECS tourism meeting that adopted a 2026–2028 plan for “Five Countries, One Destination.” Disaster & Travel Safety: Nepal and China’s Tibet were hit by catastrophic flash floods after a glacial collapse; hundreds of travellers are missing, including foreign tourists, and experts warn climate change may raise the risk of such events. Humanitarian Flights to Nepal: India sent a second 37.5 tonnes aid flight to Nepal, following an earlier 10-tonne delivery, as rescue teams continue. Myanmar Road Incident: Four people died and three were injured in a car crash on the Yangon–Mandalay highway near milepost 267. Hospitality & Booking Links: Jin Jiang Hotels’ subsidiary signed a three-year MoU with Trip.com Travel Singapore to expand hotel and booking networks across ASEAN, including Myanmar. Cross-Border Travel Reality Check: A report says Myanmar has major tourism assets but still struggles to attract international visitors due to the one thing travellers can’t do without—safe, reliable access. Maritime Safety: A special vehicle was sent to West Bengal to bring back seven fishermen stranded at sea for 23 days, with officials planning safety reviews.