Repatriation & Ports: 1,476 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia have reached Myanmar’s territorial waters and are expected to arrive at Yangon Port soon, as officials move the first phase of returns forward. Parliament & Infrastructure: Myanmar’s upper house debates infrastructure and irrigation, focusing on summer water supply for farming, road links for moving industrial goods, and repairs to damaged bridges. Industry & Jobs: In Yangon’s Hlaingtharyar Township, 73 factories have temporarily or permanently closed, with 20,000 workers affected; garment firms cite raw-material shortages and weak orders, with many workers relying on China-sourced inputs. Transport & Connectivity: No plan yet for modern air-conditioned DEMU trains on the Yangon–Mandalay line to stop at Yedashe; express services may resume stopping only if passenger demand rises. Trade, Compliance & Risk: Canada is urged to expand sanctions to cover Myanmar’s entire oil and gas extraction sector, arguing current rules leave loopholes for foreign firms. Cross-border Enforcement: Malaysia seized untaxed food and alcohol worth over RM1 mln and detained Myanmar nationals in Subang Jaya, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of cross-border supply chains. ASEAN Tourism: Myanmar joined ASEAN tourism talks in Manila on sustainable investment and resilience, even as conflict and human-rights concerns shadow tourism safety and revenue. Security & Labor Safety: A Myanmar construction worker died in Bangkok after an earth collapse at a drainage pipe installation site, underscoring workplace risks amid heavy rain.