US-Myanmar Diplomacy: A rare US delegation visited Naypyitaw to secure the release of detained American businessman Adam Castillo, who was freed and deported after about three months in military custody, with Washington again urging violence to stop and political prisoners to be released. Cross-border Trade & Investment: Myanmar’s Vice President U Nyo Saw attended the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and Business Summit in Nanning, highlighting opportunities under ACFTA 3.0 in areas like the digital and green economy and supply chains. Regional Water Cooperation: The Mekong River Commission marked 30 years of dialogue with China and Myanmar, stressing full information sharing to better manage flood and drought risks in the Lancang-Mekong basin. Myanmar Economy & Social Strain: A Myanmar bishop warned that the education system’s collapse is pushing youth to flee as war and displacement deepen hardship. Crime & Compliance Watch: Norway police opened investigations into telecom Telenor over alleged crimes against humanity and sanctions violations tied to its Myanmar operations. Human Security: Myanmar’s Home Affairs minister said armed groups are exploiting internal conflict for drug production, trafficking, weapons procurement and recruitment. Cambodia Scam Economy: A report says online recruitment for Cambodia’s scam industry continued even after officials told foreign diplomats no compounds remained, with ads shifting to work sites abroad.