INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA, NETHERLANDS TO CO-HOST 2027 UN PEACEKEEPING MINISTERIAL -- ANTARA
Indonesia and the Netherlands will co-host the 2027 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPM) in Jakarta in the fourth quarter of 2027, Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued here Saturday.
2. BASARNAS KEEPS HELICOPTER READY AS VIRGO 8 SEARCH CONTINUES -- ANTARA
Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has stationed an HR 36012 helicopter offshore for emergency evacuations if search teams find more victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 accident.
MYANMAR
1. BROADCASTERS URGED TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has urged private television stations to broadcast educational programmes on agriculture and livestock farming to support rural livelihoods.
2. MODERNISING BAMBOO PRODUCTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities aim to transform traditional bamboo products into modern, high-quality, value-added goods while promoting bamboo’s role in green and circular economies and climate change mitigation.
PHILIPPINES
1. ASEAN ADOPTS VOLUNTARY EARLY APPLICATION OF UPGRADED ATIGA - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Any member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may now voluntarily implement the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) ahead of its entry into force in June 2027.
2. ASEAN ECON MEET: PH PUSHES FOR POLICIES TO BOOST COMPETITIVENESS - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines is pushing for policies that will raise global competitiveness as it prepares for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit that will gather leaders and dialogue partners in November.
SINGAPORE
1. EAST AND WEST SINGAPORE JOIN CENTRAL REGION IN RECORDING UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY AMID HAZE -- CNA
Air quality in Singapore's eastern and western regions entered the unhealthy range on Sunday, joining the central region.
2. SINGAPORE-UAE TEAM WINS AUTONOMOUS CAR RACE IN ITALY ON THIRD ATTEMPT -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Third time’s the charm for a team that included staff and students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), which won an autonomous car race in Italy on its third attempt despite a more challenging circuit than before.
THAILAND
1. HRH PRINCESS SIRIVANNAVARI PRESIDES OVER ROYAL THAI COSTUME SHOWCASE IN TOKYO -- THE NATION
HRH Princess Sirivannavari leads a showcase of Royal Popular Thai Dresses in Tokyo, supporting efforts to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
2. DRT TIGHTENS WATCH ON LONGEST RAIL TUNNEL -- BANGKOK POST
The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has stepped up inspections of the Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong line, now 70.6 per cent complete, as work continues on Thailand's longest rail tunnel.
VIETNAM
1. MUSIC, HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT TRADITIONAL ARTS -- VIETNAMPLUS
A traditional arts programme, “Music and Heritage”, at the Hanoi Museum showcased Vietnam’s performing arts, giving the public a chance to experience and connect with cultural heritage.
2. VIETNAM SET FOR EMERGING MARKET UPGRADE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s upgrade from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market under FTSE Russell’s classification will officially take effect on September 21. It will be an important milestone for the securities market.
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