AGP Executive Report

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Exiled Myanmar filmmaker The Khit Nay released the 2026 feature film “RAY The Movie,” documenting artists and public figures who joined armed resistance after the 2021 coup, including the real-life story of former model/actress Htar Htet Htet. Regional Film & Culture: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened in Prague, bringing Myanmar and other ASEAN cinema to Czech audiences. Sports & Pop Culture: FIFA announced the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 (Sept 24–Oct 5) with Myanmar in Division Two, alongside Hong Kong and others. Arts, Community & Identity: A Myanmar-linked human story also surfaced in sports coverage: a displaced Myanmar teen in Thailand found community through football with Darwin Olympic Sporting Club. Health & Society (arts-adjacent): ASEAN-Japan health talks highlighted healthy ageing and UHC, while Myanmar’s regional news also included a drone attack on Mandalay airport affecting flights.

International Exchange & Campus Culture: University of Macau held International Night 2026 with about 300 students from 50+ countries, including Myanmar, spotlighting cross-cultural dialogue and rising international enrolment. Myanmar Film & Resistance Stories: Exiled filmmaker The Khit Nay released the 2026 feature “RAY The Movie,” documenting artists and public figures who joined armed resistance after the 2021 coup, drawing on a real-life asylum story. Regional Football: FIFA announced the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 (Sept 24–Oct 5) across Indonesia and Hong Kong, with Myanmar in Division Two. ASEAN Health Cooperation: ASEAN rolled out a five-year plan to secure affordable essential medicines for 600+ million people, while Malaysia promoted “Mai Kurang” sugar-salt-calorie reduction to tackle non-communicable diseases. Arts & Screen Culture Abroad: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened in Prague, featuring Myanmar films alongside other ASEAN and East Asian selections. Sports Spotlight: ONE SAMURAI 3 returns to Japan on Sept 12, with Myanmar’s Har Ling Om set to face Nadaka in a headline bout.

Myanmar Arts & Culture: Exiled Myanmar filmmaker The Khit Nay (Thet Paing Win) released the feature film “RAY,” documenting artists and public figures who joined the armed resistance after the 2021 coup, drawing links to earlier pro-democracy movements in 1962 and 1988. Sports & Entertainment: FIFA announced the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, running Sept 24–Oct 5 across Bandung and Jakarta (Indonesia) plus Hong Kong, with Myanmar placed in Division Two. Regional Health & Community: ASEAN rolled out a five-year plan to secure affordable essential medicines for 600+ million people, while Malaysia promoted its “Mai Kurang” sugar-salt-calorie cut initiative at the AHMM. Myanmar in the Spotlight: Malaysia clarified that Myanmar refugees with UNHCR cards in Malaysia can still face immigration action for offences beyond travel documents and overstaying. Arts Calendar: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened in Prague, featuring Myanmar films alongside Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. Martial Arts: ONE SAMURAI 3 returns to Japan on Sept 12, with Myanmar’s Har Ling Om facing Nadaka Yoshinari in a headline atomweight Muay Thai bout.

FIFA ASEAN Cup: The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will kick off Sept 24-Oct 5 with matches in China’s Hong Kong plus Indonesia’s Jakarta and Bandung, featuring 14 teams—Myanmar among Division 2 guests—aimed at boosting regional football ties. Martial Arts Spotlight: ONE SAMURAI 3 lands Sept 12 in Yokohama with Myanmar’s Har Ling Om facing ONE Atomweight Muay Thai champ Nadaka Yoshinari in a headline clash. Cinema & Culture Abroad: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened Sept 7 in Prague at the National Library, bringing ASEAN films including Myanmar to Czech audiences alongside China, Japan and Korea. Myanmar Arts & Heritage Note: A new ALIPH film-heritage rescue program highlights how endangered audiovisual collections are being protected—relevant for Myanmar’s broader cultural preservation conversation. Myanmar in the News: Dawei Airport construction is paused for monsoon season, while Thanlyin refinery plans aim to expand fuel supply.

ASEAN Film Spotlight: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened in Prague, bringing cinema from Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand to Czech audiences, with China, Japan and South Korea also in the lineup. Regional Health & Lifestyle: Malaysia pushed its “Mai Kurang” sugar-salt-calorie cut initiative at the 17th AHMM, while also showcasing the Mentari community mental health model aimed at recovery outside hospitals. Myanmar in the ASEAN Mix: Myanmar is listed as Vice Chair for the 17th AHMM, and Myanmar delegates were part of the ASEAN medical devices roundtable where countries backed a phased single submission approach. Sports Culture: A Sepak Takraw tournament in Malaysia’s region highlighted the sport’s shared Southeast Asian roots, with Myanmar named among the countries involved in standardizing rules. Myanmar Arts & Society: A Myanmar Spring Chronicle piece links arts-adjacent daily life to fashion industry shocks, reporting Teng Hui’s planned shutdown in Yangon after H&M order changes.

ASEAN+3 Film Festival: The ASEAN+3 Film Festival 2026 opened in Prague on Sept 7, with films from Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand plus China, Japan and South Korea—bringing Southeast and East Asian stories to Czech audiences. Myanmar Arts & Culture: Myanmar’s presence is also felt through cultural sports and cinema—this week’s coverage includes Myanmar-linked sepak takraw culture and a Yangon cinema guide for Sept 4–10, spotlighting releases with Myanmar subtitles. Regional Screen Spotlight: Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations are led by Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “All of a Sudden” and Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog,” while Jennifer Peedom’s “Don’t Tell Mother” is in the running—good news for film fans across the region. Martial Arts: ONE SAMURAI 3 returns to Japan on Sept 12, featuring Myanmar powerhouse Har Ling Om in a major matchup. Sports: A local team won a national Sepak Takraw tournament in Medicine Hat, a reminder of how deeply the sport is rooted across Myanmar and Southeast Asia. Fashion & Work: Myanmar’s garment sector faces fresh pressure as Teng Hui in Yangon is set to shut down after H&M stops orders, risking thousands of jobs.

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon cinemas are rolling out a fresh week of releases, led by the thriller “Wrecked” (with Myanmar subtitles), plus Spider-Man and Insidious: Out of the Further, alongside local favorites like “Me and My Beloved”. Martial Arts Spotlight: In conflict-hit Myanmar, lethwei keeps drawing young fighters—headbutts, bareknuckle wraps, and a “self-defence” mindset—featuring stories of rising talent like Su Luck. Fashion & Work Life: A Yangon garment factory, Teng Hui, is set to close after H&M reportedly stopped placing orders, raising fears for about 3,000 workers and highlighting how global retail pressure hits local fashion jobs. Regional Arts-Style Culture: Myanmar’s cultural ties show up in Vietnam as Kyu Kyu Hla and Ngo Phuong Ly visit Van Phuc silk village, linking Myanmar htamein/paso traditions with Vietnam’s silk craft and lotus silk. Sports Pop Culture: ONE Championship is set for ONE SAMURAI 3 in Japan on Sept 12, with Myanmar powerhouse Har Ling Om facing Nadaka Yoshinari in a high-profile debut.

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon cinemas are gearing up for a week of mixed thrills and local favorites, with “Wrecked” (Myanmar subtitles) leading the horror picks, plus “Spider-Man” and “Insidious: Out of the Further” on premium screens, while “Me and My Beloved” continues as a crowd-pleaser. Martial Arts Spotlight: ONE SAMURAI 3 returns to Japan on Sept 12, featuring Myanmar powerhouse Har Ling Om against Nadaka Yoshinari in a high-profile debut, with more combat-sports action on the card. Sports Culture: The Asian Games are in the final countdown in Nagoya, Japan (Sept 19–Oct 4), with new event debuts like virtual taekwondo, padel and teqball—setting the stage for a big regional sports moment. Fashion & Work Life: A Yangon garment factory, Teng Hui, is set to close as orders reportedly dry up after H&M stops placing further Myanmar orders, raising fresh concerns for thousands of workers. Health & Society (context): Myanmar reported 4,132 new COVID-19 cases and 293 deaths on Aug 5, alongside ongoing public-health updates.

ASEAN Health Diplomacy: Malaysia is set to launch the ASEAN Strategic Health Agenda 2026–2030 at the 17th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting, with Myanmar listed as vice-chair—aiming to boost pandemic preparedness and tackle the rising mix of communicable diseases and NCDs. Myanmar in Focus (Refugees): Malaysia clarified that Myanmar refugees with UNHCR cards are still subject to the Immigration Act 1959/63 for offences beyond travel documents and overstaying, and employers could face legal action. Cultural Heritage & Film: ALIPH announced its first film-focused rescue program for at-risk cinematographic and audiovisual heritage, naming pilot efforts in Ukraine, Syria, and Indonesia. Arts & Entertainment (Yangon cinemas): Yangon moviegoers get a fresh lineup this week, led by the thriller Wrecked (with Myanmar subtitles), plus Spider-Man and Insidious: Out of the Further, alongside local drama Me and My Beloved. Fashion & Work (Yangon garment sector): Teng Hui Myanmar, an H&M-linked garment factory in Hlaing Tharyar, will close at end of September, putting about 3,000 workers at risk after orders reportedly dried up. Traditional Sport Spotlight: Myanmar’s bareknuckle lethwei keeps drawing attention, with young fighters framing it as a life built around fighting.

Myanmar in the spotlight: Teng Hui Myanmar, a Yangon garment factory supplying H&M, will shut down at the end of September, putting about 3,000 workers at risk after orders reportedly dried up. Film & culture preservation: ALIPH launched its first cinema-focused rescue program at the Lumière Summit, aiming to safeguard endangered film and audiovisual heritage, with pilot work including collections in Ukraine and Syria. Arts on the screen (Yangon): This week’s Yangon cinema lineup leans into thrills and mainstream blockbusters, with “Wrecked” (Myanmar subtitles), “Spider-Man,” and “Insidious: Out of the Further,” plus local drama “Me and My Beloved.” Traditional sport in focus: Myanmar’s bareknuckle lethwei keeps drawing young fighters, with stories of athletes treating the ring as both self-defence and personal discipline. Regional arts-adjacent diplomacy: Vietnam’s first lady and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s wife visited Hanoi’s Van Phuc silk village, highlighting shared weaving traditions and Myanmar’s lotus silk. Public health update: Myanmar reported 122 new COVID-19 cases on June 3, with three additional deaths.

Dance & Culture: Indu Mitha’s life story—how Bharatanatyam traveled from Delhi/Chennai to Karachi after Partition—was revisited following her death in Dublin at 97, highlighting a rare cultural bridge across borders. Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon cinemas are set for a busy week (Sept 4–10), with English-subtitled thrillers like Wrecked plus big-screen picks including Spider-Man and Insidious, alongside local drama favorites. Fashion & Jobs: Teng Hui Myanmar, an H&M garment supplier employing about 3,000 workers in Yangon, will close at the end of September after orders reportedly dried up—raising fresh concerns for the garment workforce. Sports Culture: Myanmar lethwei is getting spotlight for its brutal, bareknuckle “Art of Nine Limbs,” with young fighters framing the sport as both self-defense and personal discipline. Diplomacy & Craft: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s wife, Kyu Kyu Hla, visited Vietnam’s Van Phuc silk village, linking Myanmar and Vietnamese textile traditions and spotlighting Myanmar’s lotus silk. Film Festivals: TIFF announced seven Indian films for 2026, noting no mainstream Hindi title this year—an international watchlist for cinema fans.

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon cinemas are gearing up for a busy week (Sept 4–10) with English-subtitled thrillers and big-screen favorites, including the horror pick Wrecked plus Spider-Man and Insidious: Out of the Further, alongside local drama Me and My Beloved. Fashion & Culture: A star-studded Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026 (theme: “Rhythm of the Heart”) spotlights how fashion, art, and culture are being fused into one big public celebration. Sports & Culture: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethwei, with fighters describing the sport as both self-defense and personal discipline. Industry & Jobs: Teng Hui Myanmar, an H&M-linked garment factory in Yangon employing about 3,000 workers, is set to close at end of September after orders reportedly dried up. Regional Arts & Media: TIFF’s 2026 lineup highlights seven Indian films, with no mainstream Hindi title this year—an eclectic mix that could still draw major cinephile attention. Education & Community: The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar donated school equipment in Ayeyarwady, including sports gear and IT tools, supporting student learning and cultural exchange.

Myanmar Arts & Culture: Yangon cinemas are gearing up for a busy Sept 4–10 run, with English- and Myanmar-subtitled picks like the thriller “Wrecked” plus big-screen favorites such as Spider-Man and Insidious: Out of the Further, alongside local drama “Me and My Beloved.” Traditional Sports & Identity: In a country shaped by conflict, lethwei keeps drawing young fighters—bareknuckle, headbutts allowed, and “the Art of Nine Limbs” framed as both self-defence and personal discipline. Fashion & Craft Links: First ladies Kyu Kyu Hla and Ngo Phuong Ly visited Hanoi’s Van Phuc silk village, highlighting shared Myanmar–Vietnam weaving traditions and Myanmar’s lotus silk influence on Vietnamese ao dai. Industry & Jobs: Yangon’s Teng Hui Myanmar (H&M supplier) will close by end of September, threatening around 3,000 garment workers after orders reportedly dried up. Education Support: The Chinese Embassy donated solar, IT, sports and other equipment to a high school in Hinthada, boosting local learning resources. Regional Arts/Film Watch: A Rohingya-led exhibition in Cox’s Bazar, “Nine Years On,” turns memories and displacement into art focused on justice, dignity, and return.

Lethwei Spotlight: Myanmar youth are finding solace and identity in bareknuckle lethwei, where head blows and “nine limbs” make the ring both art and survival. Fashion & Work: Teng Hui Myanmar, an H&M garment factory in Htantabin, will close at the end of September, affecting 3,000+ workers after orders dried up. Arts & Memory: Rohingya artists in Cox’s Bazar turned nine years of displacement into an exhibition on justice, dignity, and the hope of safe return. Cultural Events: Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026 opened with a fashion-art-culture theme, “Rhythm of the Heart,” signaling how style is being treated as a creative platform. Education & Culture Links: The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar donated solar, IT, sports, and other equipment to a school in Hinthada, boosting learning resources and student interest in China. International Film Buzz: The BFI London Film Festival announced its 70th lineup, with major Asian cinema titles among the 251 works.

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon’s Teng Hui Myanmar garment factory (Tin Htwe, Htantabin) that produced for H&M will close at the end of September, leaving over 3,000 workers searching for new jobs after orders reportedly dried up. Sports & Culture: Myanmar’s lethwei (Art of Nine Limbs) keeps drawing fighters like Su Luck—a rising 19-year-old—showing how the brutal sport is both self-defence and personal discipline amid the country’s wider conflict. Music & Performance: The Moab Music Festival (Sept. 7–9) opens its 34th season with a “This Land” theme, mixing Native American flute, chamber works, and folk-jazz-Latin rhythms. Film & Awards: The BFI London Film Festival announces its 70th lineup (Oct 7–18), with 251 titles from 88 countries and multiple world premieres. International Arts: Frieze Seoul 2026 and Kiaf kick off at COEX with major gallery turnouts and new curatorial sections spotlighting overlooked 20th-century practices.

Myanmar Arts & Entertainment: Yangon’s Teng Hui Myanmar garment factory—an H&M supplier—will close at the end of September, leaving over 3,000 workers facing job loss after orders failed to materialize. Sports & Culture: Myanmar’s traditional bareknuckle boxing, lethwei, is drawing attention as fighters frame the ring as both self-defence and personal discipline, even amid the country’s ongoing conflict. Regional Arts & Media (Myanmar-linked): Myanmar appears in international entertainment coverage this week, including K-pop awards viewing guides and broader Asian cinema festival lineups. Education & Community: The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar donated solar, IT, fans and sports equipment to a basic education high school in Hinthada, supporting students’ learning and activities. Fashion & Industry (Myanmar in global supply chains): Myanmar is listed among participating markets at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, underscoring the country’s continued role in regional textile sourcing. Myanmar in the spotlight (global headlines): A Myanmar wool factory closure and other Myanmar-linked business updates dominated recent coverage, reflecting how arts-adjacent industries are feeling the pressure.