Air Connectivity: Saudia signed a Special Prorate Agreement with Myanmar Airways International, letting passengers book one itinerary between Jeddah/Madinah and Yangon via hubs like Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai—aimed at boosting tourism and business travel. Bilateral Trade & Routes: India and Myanmar agreed to expand trade using the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism and to deepen cooperation in agro-processing, petroleum, energy and mining during President Min Aung Hlaing’s India visit. Border Security & Tourism Safety: In talks with PM Modi, Myanmar’s president assured that Myanmar territory won’t be used against India’s security interests, while both sides pushed forward connectivity projects including Kaladan and the India-Myanmar-Thailand highway. Travel Rules Backlash (Regional): Thailand is tightening visa-free stay rules and cracking down on misbehaving tourists, as public frustration grows over nightlife conduct and disrespect toward locals. Heritage Tourism Warning: Tourists in Thailand were charged after driving on exposed parts of the Death Railway’s Neekey station area, damaging a historical national park site. Myanmar-Linked Mobility: Myanmar refugees in Delhi reportedly faced police restrictions while trying to protest the red-carpet welcome for Min Aung Hlaing, highlighting ongoing tensions affecting travel and stays.