Urban Green Space Gap: A new look at Myanmar’s fast-growing cities says parks and community recreation are still treated like “optional” extras, even as Yangon’s population rose from 2.7m (1983) to about 5m (2024), leaving unequal access to green space hurting health and urban resilience. ASEAN Diplomacy & Travel Links: Myanmar’s president Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Laos (July 3–5 reported), his first ASEAN-member trip since taking office, with delegations and talks that could affect cross-border movement and regional tourism planning. Tourism Skills Boost: Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture has launched week-long Chinese culinary training in Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay, with more destinations planned in July to support gastronomic tourism. Safety & Scams at Airports: A Myanmar woman stranded at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi after a fake Yangon ticket was repatriated after urgent coordination with Myanmar Airways International. Scam Industry Warning: A major report describes Myanmar-linked scam operations using AI-powered tools to target tens of thousands of victims worldwide—another reminder for travelers to stay alert. Border Security Incident: A DKBA major was killed in a targeted shooting near Three Pagodas Pass on the Myanmar–Thailand border, underscoring ongoing risks around travel routes. Food Export Checks: Myanmar is carrying out avocado pest inspections ahead of October exports to China under strict quarantine rules.