INDONESIA
1.POLICE PROBE MAJOR RICE COMPANIES OVER ALLEGED PREMIUM LABEL FRAUD -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The National Police announced on Saturday that 26 premium rice brands are under investigation for alleged mislabelling and price gouging, following a report from Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.
2.MINISTRY URGES QURAN TEACHERS TO GET PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION -- ANTARA
The Ministry of Religious Affairs is encouraging Quran teachers to get certified by the Tilawati Professional Certification Institute (LSP Tilawati) to enhance their quality and get professional recognition.
MYANMAR
1.INCREASING FISH STOCK IN YEZIN DAM -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The monsoon fingerling releasing ceremony was held at the Yezin Dam in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to boost fish resources. About 200,000 fingerlings — golden carps, rohu and silver bards - were released. About 885,700 fingerlings have been released into the dam since 2011.
2.MYANMAR-KOREA FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE OPENING SOON -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) is in the final stage of completion. Once completed the bridge will ensure smooth and safe passage of large ocean vessels and facilitate transportation from Yangon to coastal areas.
SINGAPORE
1.GOVERNMENT LOOKING AT ENHANCING LAWS AROUND VAPING TO TACKLE ISSUE OF DRUG-LACED VAPES IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Current legislation around vaping may be strengthened following the increased detection in Singapore of electronic vaporisers containing substances such as etomidate and other controlled drugs.
2.THEY LOOK LIKE REGULAR VAPES, BUT DRUG-LACED 'KPODS' ARE MORE LETHAL AND PERNICIOUS -- CNA
When David (not his real name) first tried an e-vaporiser offered by friends in January last year, he had no idea that the liquid inside it contained more than just nicotine.
THAILAND
1. GOVT CLARIFIES CONTROVERSY: NATIONALITY GRANTED TO ETHNIC GROUPS, NOT FOREIGN MIGRANTS -- THE NATION Around 140,000 individuals are eligible under the policy—all of whom have been officially surveyed and recorded in the civil registry. The measure excludes displaced persons living in temporary shelters.
2. THAKSIN INVITE 'BREACHES ETHICS' -- BANGKOK POST The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is being urged to investigate Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira after he invited former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to participate in a high-level discussion about US tariffs with the government.
VIETNAM
1.HANOI TRANSFORMING INTO INNOVATION HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi will establish an innovation centre to position itself as Vietnam’s leading scientific hub. The capital now hosts over 70 per cent of scientific institutions, 82 per cent of national laboratories and 65 per cent of top scientists.
2.POOR AIRCRAFT PUNCTUALITY AT AIRPORTS -- VIETNAM PLUS
Vietnam’s aviation industry’s punctuality rate declined badly in the first half of this year. Statistics revealed that the on-time performance rate fell to 62.6 per cent. Airline problems, operational reasons, weather and technical factors contributed to late arrivals.
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