ASEAN Championship Football: Thailand edged the Philippines 1-0 in Group B, with Waris Choolthong scoring in the 84th minute, leaving the Philippines needing a big win over Malaysia and help from other results to reach the semifinals. Malaysia Team Update: Malaysia will be without defender Jimmy Raymond for its final Group B match against the Philippines after an ankle injury, while coach Tan Cheng Hoe said options are limited by time. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Malaysia’s maritime and labour authorities inspected four fishing premises near Pulau Pangkor, checking 49 workers and probing suspected labour law violations including missing contracts, cash-only wage payments, and failure to meet housing requirements. Laos Digital ID Push: Laos is rolling out a digital ID wallet (LAeID) to store and verify identity documents, with officials saying it will replace paper-based credentials and streamline access to services. Lao Bank vs Scam Claims: Lao Development Bank denied money-laundering allegations spread by Thai social media accounts, and is pursuing legal action with Lao and Thai authorities. Myanmar Humanitarian Update: Aung San Suu Kyi met the Red Cross in Myanmar, the first publicised meeting with a foreign official since the 2021 coup.