Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Singapore, & Thailand: July 15, 2025

INDONESIA

1. BGN REQUESTS EXTRA RP118 TRILLION FOR PRESIDENT PRABOWO’S FLAGSHIP MEALS PROGRAMME -- JAKARTA GLOBE

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has requested an additional Rp118 trillion (US$7.3 billion) to fund President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals programme, but lawmakers say they will review the proposal before approving the funds.

2. US TARIFF PRESSURE MELTS FROZEN RI-EU TRADE TALKS -- THE JAKARTA POST

After a decade of deadlock, the European Union has shifted its tone in negotiations with Indonesia on a long-awaited free trade agreement, a pivot that some economists attribute to mounting external pressure, particularly the growing uncertainty stemming from United States trade policy.

SINGAPORE

1. ‘SOME CANNOT SOURCE OUTSIDE CHINA’: S’PORE FIRMS’ CHALLENGES AND SUPPORT NEEDED AMID US TARIFFS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

For the past three months, business owner Ernie Koh has been cycling through various scenarios in his head, pending finalisation of tariff rates for Vietnam.

2. WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE AT SENTOSA POSTPONED, WATER QUALITY FAILS TO MEET 'ACCEPTABLE THRESHOLDS' -- CNA

The World Aquatics Championships women's open water 10km race at Sentosa was postponed hours before the event was due to begin as water quality levels failed to meet "acceptable thresholds", organisers said.

THAILAND

1. LEGAL ACTION SOUGHT AGAINST HUN SEN FOR ALLEGED SEDITION -- THE NATION

Thai police have forwarded a case involving Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen to prosecutors, accusing him of sedition over social media activity linked to Thai domestic politics.

2. NACC TAKES UP PM'S PHONE CALL CASE -- BANGKOK POST

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to set up a panel to investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethical misconduct, in connection with the audio clip featuring a controversial phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.

-- BERNAMA