Hydropower & Infrastructure: Myanmar is set to restart the contentious $3.6bn Myitsone dam project in Kachin, with officials saying construction could resume soon after a China-linked push—an outcome that could reshape regional power supply and revive long-running environmental and political concerns. Conflict Impact: A monitoring group says Myanmar’s post-coup civil war has killed more than 100,000 people since February 2021, underscoring the scale of disruption hitting communities and livelihoods. Agribusiness Exports: Myanmar’s avocado sector is moving toward China-bound exports with government-led pest checks for quarantine requirements ahead of the October window. Mining Safety: Monsoon-triggered collapse at a disused jade mine in Hpakant killed at least five and left around 15 missing, highlighting ongoing hazards in Myanmar’s largely unregulated jade scavenging economy. Opium & Drug Markets: UNODC reports Afghanistan’s opium production fell 95% since 2023, shifting pressure toward synthetic opioids and affecting how traffickers respond—while Myanmar’s opium output is also cited as rising. Telecom Retail Expansion: YFCI announced an exclusive retail partnership with T Retail Myanmar in Yangon to expand FTTX brand distribution and customer service access. Tech & Security Risks: Reports describe Myanmar-linked scam operations using AI-enabled tools and global tech supply chains, raising fresh questions for regulators and platforms.