Telecom & Reconstruction in Chin: Myanmar’s MEC and MPT services are back in Tedim, while restoration efforts continue for Tonzang and Falam, alongside reopening 110 departmental offices and restarting schools and hospitals as rehabilitation work speeds up in Hakha. Inflation & Industrial Push: President U Min Aung Hlaing says high commodity prices are driven by supply-demand gaps and production costs, urging ministries and regions to boost agricultural exports, expand agro-based industries, and support MSMEs to raise value-added output. Fuel Market Watch: Regulated fuel price caps fell again for the week ending 9 July, with Octane 92/95, diesel, and premium diesel all dropping as authorities monitor stations for overcharging. Construction Accountability: A Myanmar condo builder tied to the 2025 Sky Villa collapse in Mandalay was sentenced to five years with hard labour for negligence, after the quake killed more than 200 at the site. Energy Infrastructure: Thilawa Port received the large CNTIC V-Power LNG “mother vessel” for a long-term LNG supply plan supporting major power plants, aiming to expand electricity coverage. Cross-border Labour Pressure: Myanmar’s labour department blocked exit clearance for over 1,000 migrant workers returning for overseas jobs, with allegations of extortion and remittance-related requirements.