Overseas Jobs Scam Alert: South Africa’s government warned citizens to verify overseas job offers after rescues from Myanmar scam compounds, urging checks with official labour and foreign affairs channels and treating “too good to be true” pay or free-travel pitches as red flags. Myanmar-ASEAN Tensions: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing criticized ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus as discriminatory, saying the plan has not been implemented as promised and signaling a tougher stance in regional diplomacy. Trade Revival with Bangladesh: Myanmar and Bangladesh discussed restarting long-suspended border trade, with talks focused on agriculture, rice, fisheries, pharmaceuticals and frozen food, plus faster B2B links and direct shipping connectivity to cut costs. Energy Cooperation Push: Bangladesh proposed importing Myanmar natural gas via a cross-border pipeline and also raised LNG options, while both sides floated reviving a Myanmar-to-Chattogram pipeline plan and minister-level talks. Tax Policy for Housing: Myanmar’s Lower House Speaker said Parliament will push for a National Property Tax Law to curb speculation, support housing affordability, and raise revenue. Cyber-Scam Crackdown in the Region: Malaysia’s Forest City raids detained 335 people across luxury homes over alleged crypto and romance scams, highlighting governance and oversight gaps in the special financial zone. Infrastructure Accountability: India’s NH-29 Package-II road project faced renewed criticism over delays, with local groups demanding corrective action to meet the September 2026 deadline.