INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA COORDINATES WITH ASEAN ALLIES AS REGIONAL HAZE SPREADS -- ANTARA
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has assured that the government continues addressing the cross-border impacts of forest and land fires through regional cooperation to maintain stable relations in Southeast Asia.
2.BNPB URGES PUBLIC NOT TO PANIC OVER MOUNT ANAK KRAKATAU ERUPTION -- ANTARA
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) admonished residents in coastal areas of Banten and Lampung to remain calm amid concerns over a potential tsunami triggered by Mount Anak Krakatau eruption on Friday night (Sept 4).
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR, VIETNAM SEEK CLOSER PARLIAMENTARY TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar expressed interest in learning from Viet Nam’s legislative and parliamentary oversight experience. It is seeking closer cooperation between the two parliaments and greater coordination among ASEAN legislatures.
2.FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS CONTINUE IN AYEYARWADY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Relief and flood prevention efforts are continuing after floods inundating several villages in Laymyethna Township. Authorities and volunteers are clearing debris and cleaning monasteries, schools, hospitals and clinics in the Ayeyarwady Region.
PHILIPPINES
1.DBM: TEACHERS TO GET HIGHER PAY, BETTER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN 2027
Public school teachers will receive higher salaries, PHP10,000 annual teaching allowance, expanded career opportunities and additional benefits under the proposed 2027 national expenditure, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Saturday.
2.DPWH WORKING ON DETAILED FLOOD MANAGEMENT MASTER PLANS
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is laying the technical foundation for future, science-backed flood management infrastructure to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness across the country.
SINGAPORE
1. POLICE LOOKING INTO 'SHAMEFUL' RACIST ONLINE COMMENTS ABOUT NEPAL-TIBET DISASTER, AIR INDIA: SM SHANMUGAM - CNA
Police are looking into "shameful" racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and Singapore Airlines' (SIA) investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday.
2. EXPERTS SUGGEST SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE BREAKS, POST LIMITS, ‘MINOR MODE’ MASTER SWITCH TO PROTECT TEENS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Local authorities are planning to double down on social media safeguards to protect teens’ mental health, as pressure on platforms mounts globally.
VIETNAM
1.PARIS EYES CLOSER TIES WITH HANOI -- VIETNAMPLUS
France is looking to use Vietnamese President To Lam’s upcoming visit to deepen strategic ties and accelerate cooperation with the Southeast Asian partner under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2.POWER PROJECTS COMPLETED AHEAD OF APEC -- VIETNAM NEWS
Three major power projects on Phu Quoc Special Zone in the southern province of An Giang have been completed, strengthening energy infrastructure ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting next year.
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