<h1>Myanmar Joins SASEC, Boosting Trade and Connectivity Between South Asia and Southeast Asia with Key Infrastructure Projects.</h1> The South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) expanded eastward with Myanmar becoming its seventh member in 2017. Myanmar's inclusion is seen as crucial for enhancing connectivity and strengthening trade relations between the SASEC sub-region and East and Southeast Asia. Key infrastructure projects, such as road corridors and ports in Myanmar, are expected to improve links between South Asia and Southeast Asia, benefiting countries like India and Bangladesh. Myanmar's substantial hydropower and natural gas resources will also enhance SASEC's energy connectivity. Myanmar had observer status since 2013 and was invited to become a full member in 2015.