Drug Control & Security: Myanmar’s Home Affairs Minister Lt-Gen Nyunt Win Swe says armed groups are exploiting the internal conflict to produce, transport and traffic drugs, while also seeking weapons and recruits, as authorities push tighter controls on narcotics and precursor materials. Cross-Border Crime Crackdown: Myanmar police report a major meth bust near the Thai border in Chiang Rai, seizing nearly 7 million meth pills and dismantling a forest-hidden pill factory. Sanctions & Telecom Scrutiny: Norway police opened a criminal investigation into Telenor over alleged sanctions violations tied to Myanmar operations; Justice for Myanmar says the firm provided junta-linked personal data and should face accountability. Trade & Regional Industry Links: China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang urged a higher-standard China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA 3.0), calling for deeper cooperation on standards, supply-chain stability, and emerging areas like digital and AI. Logistics Infrastructure: China’s Pinglu Canal began operations, aiming to cut transport distances and costs and potentially strengthen regional connectivity for land-linked trade routes. Ozone & Climate Resilience: Myanmar marked World Ozone Day 2026 in Nay Pyi Taw, stressing ozone protection’s role in cutting carbon emissions and safeguarding agriculture and food security. Food Security Pressure: A regional warning flags El Niño and war-related input disruptions as rising food-inflation risks that can fuel unrest in vulnerable Asian markets, including Myanmar.