Myanmar Infrastructure & Energy: Myanmar’s military-backed government plans to restart the suspended $3.6bn Myitsone dam project, with officials saying groundwork is already done and completion could take just over eight years. Regional Connectivity: China is pushing a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor to reach the Bay of Bengal, and says India and other countries can join if they choose—while Bangladesh and India watch the Myanmar Rakhine route closely. Food Security & Trade: Myanmar will spend Ks38bn to buy 50,000 tons of rice and 12,000 tons of edible oil for emergency reserves, aiming to stabilize prices and keep commodity flow steady. Public Health Capacity: Yangon’s Phaunggyi treatment center is being readied to take 700+ COVID-19 patients if other hospitals fill up, supported by multiple agencies and private sector groups. Anti-Scam & Security: US groups accuse Washington of legitimizing Myanmar’s junta by cooperating on cyber scam-center crackdowns, arguing the regime and scams feed each other. Industry & Agriculture: Myanmar expands seed potato production to reduce imports, while broader regional coverage highlights farming tech shows like Agri-Tech Myanmar 2026. Trade & Diplomacy: Japan faces renewed pressure from Myanmar officials to resume development aid, with claims that ordinary citizens will suffer from the suspension.