BIMSTEC Security & Finance: BIMSTEC wrapped up a regional AML/CFT capacity-building programme in Shillong, aiming to strengthen member states’ anti-money laundering and anti-terror financing readiness ahead of FATF-style mutual evaluations. Regional Security Cooperation: BIMSTEC’s 5th National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi produced practical maritime guidelines for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and for law-enforcement conduct at sea, reflecting growing Bay of Bengal security pressure. Bhutan Climate Risk: Bhutan’s National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology warns that a Super El Niño could speed glacier melt and raise Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risk, with Thorthormi Lake in Lunana flagged as the most hazardous. Bhutan Industry & Environment: Bhutan’s Department of Industry reports stronger environmental compliance monitoring for industrial and delegated activities, including checks on pollution control, waste management, and Environmental Clearance conditions. Bhutan Jobs & Skills: A part-time employment system is starting to turn registrations into real work placements for students and employers, showing early promise while exposing gaps to fix. Bhutan Economic Growth: The feasibility study for the Bokajuli Industrial Park in Samdrup Jongkhar is complete, paving the way for a new industrial hub near the Assam border. Tech & Training (South Asia): Loft Dynamics’ VR H125 simulator will be installed by Indocopters in India to expand helicopter pilot training capacity across the region.