LAOS
1. LAO MEDIA INDUSTRY MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao media is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a Mass Media and Publishing Day Exhibition in Vientiane from August 11 to 12. The event is showcasing the history and innovations of the country’s media and publishing industry.
2. SOUTH KOREA’S RM25 MILLION FOR CLEAN WATER -- VIENTIANE TIMES
South Korea will provide a grant of RM25 million (US$6 million) to upgrade the water supply system in Bolikhamxay province. The project, from 2025 to 2029, aims to ensure sustainable access to clean water and sanitation in Bolikhamxay.
MYANMAR
1. LATE MYANMAR PRESIDENT LAID TO REST -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
A state-level funeral service was held for the late Myanmar Pro Tem President U Myint Swe yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. He passed away on August 7 at the age of 74 due to illness.
2. PRAWN PRICES RISE IN LOCAL MARKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Prices of prawns have risen due to rising demand and supply shortages. The fishing season was interrupted due to rough seas and flooded prawn farms affected production. Sea prawns such as tiger, flower, white and gold prawns are much costlier now.
PHILIPPINES
1. DHSUD CHIEF: KUDOS TO PERFORMERS; WARNING VS. INEFFICIENT, CORRUPT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling on Monday lauded personnel who responded positively to reforms while issuing a stern warning to the inefficient and those who fail to align with the agency’s zero tolerance for corruption, in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive.
2. COMELEC EYES REVIVING ONLINE VOTERS' REGISTRATION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to bring back the online registration system (e-registration) once they resume voters’ sign-up.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE RAISES 2025 ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECAST BUT WARNS OF UNCERTAINTY FROM US TARIFFS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) raised its 2025 economic growth forecast on a better-than-expected first half year performance, but warned that the outlook remains clouded by uncertainty over the potential impact of US tariffs - with risks to the economy still tilted to the downside.
2. SINGAPORE UPGRADES 2025 GDP GROWTH FORECAST TO 1.5-2.5 PCT; ECONOMY GREW 4.4 PCT IN Q2 -- CNA
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has upgraded Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the year to 1.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent, up from 0 per cent to 2 per cent previously.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND COACH SEES FIRST LOSS TO VIETNAM AS KEY LESSON BEFORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP -- THE NATION
Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai, coach of the Thailand women’s national volleyball team, has admitted his disappointment after their loss to Vietnam in the SEA V.League 2025.
2. BORDER STRIFE SPURS FAITH IN BOONSIN -- BANGKOK POST The discussion on the tentative extension of Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang's term as commander of the Second Army Region has gained traction in the wake of the recent clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along the border.
VIETNAM
1. PROTECTING KIDS FROM CYBER CRIMES -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Ministry of Health is stepping up the protection of children in cyberspace as more bullying cases are surfacing. Nationwide campaigns are being rolled out to promote education and awareness to prevent and manage abuse and exploitation cases.
2. RARE WILDLIFE SPOTTED IN NATIONAL PARK -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Tri province has recorded a large number of endangered species listed in Vietnam's Red Data Book. Researchers discovered 64 rare species through camera traps, and 38 are classified as endangered.
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