Jade & Mining Safety: A waste-heap collapse at a disused jade mine in Hpakant, Kachin State killed at least five and left around 15 missing, with monsoon rain blamed for destabilizing old piles—another reminder of the high-risk, often lightly regulated jade scavenging economy. Cyber-Scam Industry: An AP/Frontline probe says American AI and digital infrastructure are being used to industrialize Myanmar-linked scam operations, enabling mass victim targeting at speed and scale. Anti-Drug Pressure: India’s NCB reported 747 foreign nationals arrested in narcotics cases in 2025, with Myanmar among the top source countries (97 arrests), while broader reporting highlights how synthetic opioids are reshaping regional drug markets. Conflict & Business Disruption: In Sagaing, DVB reports airstrikes killed eight civilians and damaged homes, while regime forces plan to restart a China-backed nickel mine—signaling how security conditions directly affect extractive investment. SME & Industry Policy: Myanmar marked World MSME Day in Nay Pyi Taw, with President U Min Aung Hlaing urging value-added manufacturing from local farm inputs and faster access to finance, energy, and markets. Agriculture Inputs: Myanmar is expanding seed potato production to cut imports, supported by cold storage in Shan and other growing areas. Regional Trade Friction: Thailand’s border trade with Myanmar in Tak has reportedly fallen sharply as licensing delays and anti-scam crackdowns disrupt legitimate shipments.