Drug Control Push: Myanmar’s Home Affairs minister urged tougher inspections and legal action against drug use and sales at KTVs, bars, night clubs, hotels and guesthouses, plus tighter checks on precursor chemicals and maritime entry points, citing Operation 42 results and arrests of drug-related fugitives. Garment Industry Strain: Yangon’s garment district faces factory shutdowns as orders dwindle and raw-material imports get harder, with multiple firms seeking permission to close due to declining brand contracts and power outages. Anti-Scam Crackdown—But Adaptation Continues: Despite claims of crackdown, reporting says scam recruitment and job ads tied to Cambodia’s scam ecosystem keep shifting, including postings linked to Myanmar and other countries—showing the business model is relocating rather than disappearing. Myanmar Scam Targeting Americans: A separate analysis says American victims remain heavily targeted by Myanmar-based scam recruitment, with new sites emerging in Karen State as operations move after border pressure. Regional Trade & Investment: Myanmar’s Vice President attended the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, highlighting ACFTA 3.0 cooperation areas like digital and green economy and supply-chain links. World Ozone Day: Myanmar marked World Ozone Day 2026 in Nay Pyi Taw, stressing ozone protection’s role in climate stability and food security.