ASEAN Football: Philippines bounced back to beat Laos 4-1 in the ASEAN Championship-Hyundai Cup in Vientiane, overturning an early deficit after Laos went down to 10 men; the win keeps semifinal hopes alive ahead of a key clash with Thailand. Malaysia Team Update: Malaysia’s Jimmy Raymond is a doubt for its next Group B match against the Philippines after an injury, with the squad awaiting a medical report. Digital Economy Cooperation: Laos hosted a Lancang-Mekong seminar in Vientiane to boost digital economy capacity, tackle regulatory gaps, and help MSMEs expand cross-border e-commerce. Minerals Crackdown: Laos is pushing reforms to curb illegal mining and expand domestic mineral processing, aiming to move beyond raw exports. Human Trafficking Fight: Laos marked World Day Against Trafficking with plans for tighter coordination, public awareness on new online tactics, and stronger border and venue inspections. Cybercrime Raids: Authorities in Vientiane arrested 63 suspected online fraud operatives, including 57 Chinese nationals, seizing thousands of devices. Regional Spotlight: Aung San Suu Kyi met the Red Cross in Myanmar, the first publicized foreign visit since her 2021 ouster.