INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA PLANS FIRST NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BY 2034, EYES PARTNERSHIPS WITH RUSSIA AND CANADA -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia aims to commission its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of a broader push to diversify its energy mix and strengthen long-term energy security, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced Tuesday.
2.RI STILL ON ALERT DESPITE ISRAEL-IRAN CEASEFIRE -- THE JAKARTA POST
Fears of an escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel persist despite claims of a ceasefire between the two countries, with the government expediting contingency planning as it finishes its first round of the evacuation of Indonesian nationals from the affected region.
LAOS
1.FUNDING TO CLEAR UXO IN KHAMMUAN PROVINCE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The British-based Mines Advisory Group has received about RM6 million (US$1.4 million) funding to conduct three unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance operations in Khammuan province. The funds are to clear UXO, conduct surveys and provide risk education.
2.FIVE PER CENT TAX FOR SMALL BUSINESS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government has proposed a five per cent profit tax for micro-enterprises under the new scheme and those not making any profits will be exempted from tax. This new policy aims to support micro-enterprises in reducing their financial burden.
MYANMAR
1.NEW MYANMAR-THAILAND BORDER CROSSING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
A new border crossing at the Kawthoung International Land Border Checkpoint, located between Myanmar and Thailand, is now operational. The crossing will facilitate border trade and tourism, enhance the socio-economy of the local communities and ensure systematic border crossing.
2.TRADE FAIR TO PROMOTE AGRI SECTOR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The ninth Agri Tech Myanmar to be held at the Yangon Convention Centre from June 27 to 29 provides a platform to traders and farmers to exhibit their products. It will showcase farm machinery and food processing technology.
SINGAPORE
1.SINGAPORE-CHINA TIES MORE VITAL THAN EVER AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY, SAYS PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Amid a turbulent and uncertain world, the relationship between Singapore and China is more important than before, visiting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told Chinese President Xi Jinping.
2.IRAN-ISRAEL CEASEFIRE APPEARS TO HOLD UNDER PRESSURE FROM TRUMP -- CNA/REUTERS
A shaky ceasefire began to take hold between Israel and Iran on Tuesday (Jun 24) under pressure from US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for an end to the biggest ever military confrontation between the Middle East arch-foes.
THAILAND
1. THAI STOCK MARKET FACES VOLATILITY AS SEVEN STOCKS HIT FLOOR; FORCED SELLING SUSPECTED -- THE NATION
SET Index drops 4.85 points as seven stocks plunge to floor levels, driven by high-margin accounts and forced selling, analysts say.
2. PREMIER URGES RELIEF FOR PUBLIC IN LIGHT OF THE THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER TENSIONS -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday that all ministers should find relief measures to aid the public in light of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, and that government stability and national unity is paramount.
VIETNAM
1.HANOI TO HOST GLOBAL LOGISTICS CONGRESS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The 2025 International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations World Congress will be held in Hanoi from October 6-10. About 1,200 delegates from nearly 150 countries are expected to attend the conference themed “green logistics and rapid adaptation”.
2. ROSY OUTLOOK FOR AVIATION SECTOR -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded a robust performance in the first half of 2025 — driven by strong passenger and cargo segments in the international markets. Passenger volume reached 41.3 million during the six months and cargo transportation was 695,700 metric tonnes.
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