Myanmar MSMEs: Myanmar’s government approved K170 billion for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, with K150 billion earmarked for MSME loans, and relaxed procedures so firms without collateral can borrow up to K50 million under a credit guarantee scheme. Floods and public health: Monsoon flooding continues to hit Myanmar hard, with the NUG reporting 25 deaths and 2 missing across 17 townships, while southern Shan State faces a flu-like outbreak as medicine supplies run low amid displacement and transport disruption. Cross-border labor enforcement: Malaysia stepped up immigration raids, detaining Myanmar workers at construction and plantation sites, including a Rayong data-centre project where 24 Myanmar and Chinese nationals were arrested for working without proper permits. Labor conditions spotlight: A Myanmar worker killed at a KTX rail construction site in South Korea reportedly logged up to 355 hours in a month, raising questions about extreme work schedules and safety controls. Regional diplomacy: Commentary and reporting continue to track Myanmar’s push for ASEAN engagement, with Thailand playing a key role in normalization efforts even as ASEAN pressure on detained leaders persists. Crime convergence: UNODC highlights a growing link between narcotics trafficking and telecom fraud across the Mekong borderlands, pointing to “multi-crime hubs” spanning Myanmar and neighboring areas.