INDONESIA
1. DEPUTY MINISTERS’ DOUBLE JOBS RISK GOVT’S PERFORMANCE -- THE JAKARTA POST
The appointment of dozens of deputy ministers as state-owned enterprises’ (SOEs) commissioners has raised renewed questions over conflicts of interest and the potential impact on the government’s overall performance, amid the lack of any mechanism to evaluate poorly performing cabinet members.
2.TRUMP ANNOUNCES ‘GREAT DEAL' WITH INDONESIA AHEAD OF TARIFF DEADLINE -- JAKARTA GLOBE
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had reached a deal with Indonesia as Jakarta tried to get Washington to drop its looming tariffs. Trump broke the news on the social media platform Truth Social by announcing that it would be a win for both sides.
LAOS
1. LANCANG-MEKONG TO FINANCE LAO PROJECTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos has secured about RM12 million (US$2.8 million) from the China-funded Lancang-Mekong Cooperation for 10 development projects. The funding will cover agriculture, human resources, public health, water resources and poverty eradication projects.
2. INCENTIVES FOR JAPANESE INVESTORS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao will offer several investment incentives to Japanese investors. It has announced exemptions on import duties for raw materials and construction equipment used in production, cheaper electricity, and water supply.
MYANMAR
1. APRIL-JUNE HONEY OUTPUT TOUCHES 480 METRIC TONNES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar exported over 480 metric tonnes of honey valued at RM3 million (US$720,000) between April and June this year. Myanmar produces about 4,000 metric tonnes of honey annually and 60 per cent is exported.
2.FLOOD THREATS TO FAMILIES IN MAGWAY - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Families living in Magway Region are being evacuated as the water level of the Ayeyarwady River has been rising due to rain. Authorities fear the water level could reach a dangerous level in the coming days.
SINGAPORE
1.US TARIFFS MAY LAST WELL AFTER TRUMP; CRUCIAL FOR COUNTRIES TO DEEPEN TRADE TIES: SM LEE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Countries that support free trade should strengthen cooperation and work together to adapt to evolving global trade dynamics in response to the United States’ increasingly protectionist stance.
2.IMPACT OF TARIFFS NOT TEMPORARY, WORLD WILL NOT GO BACK TO STATUS QUO: SM LEE -- CNA
The world will not go back to “status quo”, or what it was like before US President Donald Trump rolled out tariffs, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Jul 15).
THAILAND
1. THAILAND BRACES FOR HEAVY RAIN AND ROUGH SEAS AS STRONG MONSOON INTENSIFIES -- THE NATION
A low-pressure cell and strong southwest monsoon bring heavy rain and 3-metre waves to parts of Thailand. Small boats advised to stay ashore.
2. MONKS' TITLES RESCINDED, 'GOLF' CUFFED -- BANGKOK POST
His Majesty the King has issued a royal command to revoke the royal appointments and ecclesiastical titles previously conferred upon a total of 81 monks, in light of recent reports of monastic misconduct that have deeply affected public sentiment.
VIETNAM
1.SUSTAINABLE FISHING IN CA MAU -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Ca Mau province is eliminating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing to help remove the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning on Vietnam’s seafood exports. Sustainable practices are being promoted to about 2,000 fishing vessel owners in the area.
2.CHINA’S RULES ON DAIRY PRODUCTS IMPACT EXPORTERS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Only sterilised milk made from fresh raw milk can be exported to China starting September 16. Vietnamese exporters can only use fresh cow or goat milk as raw material for sterilised milk production, including ultra-high temperature and pasteurised milk.
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