Myanmar Real Estate & Crime Risk: Yangon’s property market is still throwing off big gains, with plots in hotspots like North Dagon reportedly selling for K1.5 billion and road-linked homes topping K2 billion, even as the wider economy struggles—raising fresh questions about money flows and misuse. Cross-Border Cybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia says online scam networks are spreading into decentralised cells across Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos, while the US moves to deny visas to cyber-scam and sextortion suspects without requiring a criminal conviction. Maritime Security for Trade: India’s Jaishankar told ASEAN and EAS meetings in Manila that attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping and infrastructure are “unacceptable,” pushing for safe international waterways as West Asia tensions threaten commerce. ASEAN Centrality in a Fragmented World: Manila’s ASEAN-led diplomacy drew US, China and Russia, with ministers stressing consensus-building and concern over Middle East spillovers. Rare Earths Supply-Chain Pressure: India is deepening rare earth mining ties with Myanmar as it seeks alternatives to China, but access remains hard amid instability and weak corridors. Myanmar Health System Under Strain: A Myanmar doctor warns the healthcare system is nearing collapse as attacks on health infrastructure and medicine shortages worsen. Construction/Immigration Enforcement: Malaysia detained 109 foreign construction workers in Kuala Lumpur after a raid linked to unauthorised entertainment-club renovations. Agriculture & Food Costs: Reports from Yangon point to egg price spikes tied to import curbs on feed and veterinary inputs. Digital Finance Spotlight: Southeast Asian fintechs keep climbing global rankings, with Myanmar among the region’s listed firms.