Myanmar–China Infrastructure & Industry: A Myanmar delegation led by President Min Aung Hlaing visited China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in Beijing, with briefings on the firm’s rail, highways, bridges and tunnels record across dozens of countries—signaling continued push for major infrastructure cooperation. Diplomacy & Economic Corridor: China publicly backed Myanmar’s “full” participation in ASEAN and UN mechanisms and reiterated support for the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, while Xi told Min to advance key projects with safety and security. Regional Trade Framework: ASEAN and Russia adopted the Kazan Declaration, expanding cooperation through 2030 across trade, energy, agriculture, digitalization, science and technology—Myanmar included among participating delegations. Food Security Pressure: UN FAO/WFP warned acute hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots between June and November 2026, listing Myanmar among the countries at risk as conflict, funding cuts and climate shocks bite. Security & Trade Disruption in Arakan: Myanmar’s air and naval campaign in Arakan State reportedly hit civilian areas and a key jetty tied to international shipping routes, raising risks for local commerce and logistics. Cybercrime & Scams: INTERPOL flagged a sharp rise in cybercrime and industrialized online scam operations across Asia, including Myanmar-linked “scam compounds,” underscoring growing risks for businesses and cross-border services.