INDONESIA
1. ONLINE CRACKDOWN FOLLOWS NATIONWIDE PROTESTS -- THE JAKARTA POST
Arrests of activists and social media users for posting content on social media that the police allege incited a string of protests and riots in Jakarta and other regions has raised concerns of criminalisation of the public’s freedom of expression.
2. DPR RESPONDS TO '17+8 DEMANDS' BY TAKING PAY CUTS, HALTING JUNKETS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The House of Representatives (DPR) has agreed to slash lawmakers’ benefits and impose a moratorium on overseas trips in a bid to ease public anger over excessive privileges.
MYANMAR
1. SICHUAN-MYANMAR EXPAND TRADE TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Sichuan Province and Myanmar leaders held discussions to enhance trade cooperation. They aim to strengthen their partnership in agriculture, livestock, and industrial sectors. Both parties also discussed Sichuan’s aid to Myanmar during the earthquake this year.
2. STEEL LABS TO ENSURE QUALITY PRODUCTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ministry of Industry plans to establish labs to test steels used in construction in the country. The government has announced that only quality steel will be used in the construction of buildings following the March earthquake.
THE PHILIPPINES
1. 'FOREIGN INVESTORS ALLOWED TO LEASE LANDS FOR 99 YEARS UNDER NEW PH LAW -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Republic Act (RA) 12252, which amends the Investors’ Lease Act (RA 7652), allowing foreign investors to lease private lands in the Philippines for up to 99 years.
2. 1,716 ANTI-DRUG COUNCILS TO UNDERGO ONLINE PERFORMANCE AUDIT - THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
A total of 1,716 local Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) will be audited this year to measure their effectiveness in addressing the drug problem in their communities, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Friday.
SINGAPORE
1. KEEP SOCIAL MOBILITY ALIVE, MAINTAIN UNITY IN SINGAPORE: PRESIDENT THARMAN -- THE STRAITS TIMES
As Singapore looks beyond 60 years of independence, it must keep social mobility as a national priority, and maintain the unity that makes the country exceptional.
2. PRESIDENT THARMAN URGES 'WE FIRST' MINDSET AS SINGAPORE REFRESHES ECONOMIC STRATEGY -- CNA
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Friday (Sep 5) called on Singaporeans to embrace a "we first" mindset and prioritise the collective good as the country enters a new phase of economic transformation.
THAILAND
1. ANUTIN ELECTED AS THAILAND'S 32nd PRIME MINISTER WITH MAJORITY VOTE -- THE NATION
The House of Representatives has voted to elect Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister, securing more than half the votes.
2. REGAINING A LUCRATIVE TOURISM MARKET -- BANGKOK POST
According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
VIETNAM
1. SOVEREIGN BONDS WORTH RM38 BILLION ISSUED -- VIETNAMPLUS
The government has issued bonds worth RM38 billion (US$9 billion) in the first eight months this year. Social security funds were major investors, followed by commercial banks and other private players.
2. PUBLIC DONATIONS POURING IN FOR CUBA -- VIETNAMPLUS
About RM63 million (US$15 million) has been collected for the “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” fundraising campaign launched one month ago. The campaign is to help Cubans in financial distress and to support their healthcare and education.
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