Myitsone Restart: Myanmar is preparing to restart the China-backed $3.6bn Myitsone hydropower project in Kachin State, suspended in 2011 after public protests. Officials say construction could resume soon, with the dam’s reservoir described as roughly the size of Singapore and output up to 6GW, raising fresh concerns for communities and the Irrawaddy headwaters. Investment Pipeline: The Myanmar Investment Commission approved 14 new projects in Nay Pyi Taw, spanning industrial, services, electricity and housing, totaling about $140.5m in foreign investment plus over 1.1787tn kyats locally, expected to create 3,336 jobs. Construction Materials Watch: Thailand’s SMM urged tighter controls on low-quality rebar, warning that some induction-furnace practices can leave impurities and inconsistent ductility—an issue linked to scrutiny after a Myanmar-linked earthquake impact on a Bangkok building project. Trade Compliance Pressure: Singapore’s MTI said firms transshipping via the city must accurately declare the true country/region of origin, amid US claims of a “shadow transshipment” tariff-evasion network that also names Myanmar. Refugee Repatriation: Malaysia said any return of Myanmar refugees will be phased and only after safety and status verification, with an initial group of about 1,000 identified for return. Flood Fallout: Myanmar’s domestic roundup highlights severe monsoon flooding across multiple regions affecting hundreds of thousands and worsening hunger risks, as conflict and displacement strain food supply.