By Vijian Paramasivam
INDONESIA
1.RI WELCOMES FRANCE’S RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesia has welcomed France’s recognition of a Palestinian state, while reaffirming its support for a two-state solution to end the longstanding conflict between Israel and Palestine.
2.NEW INDONESIAN PAIR FAJAR AND FIKRI CLAIM CHINA OPEN TITLE AMID CHINESE SWEEP -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesian men’s doubles pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri claimed the 2025 China Open title on Sunday after defeating second-seeded Malaysians Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight sets.
LAOS
1.LAO-CAMBODIA WARMING UP RELATIONS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Cambodia will deepen their Comprehensive and Long-Lasting Strategic Partnership by expanding cooperation in trade, security, education, energy and transport sectors. They will also cooperate in defence and security, maintaining peace along their borders and tackle transnational threats.
2.CHINA-LED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The launching of the China-Laos New Energy Vehicle Testing and Training Centre in Vientiane will promote vocational education for Loa youth. The centre will offer industry-related education, mainly in new energy vehicle technologies.
MYANMAR
1.SINKU MANGROVE NOW PROTECTED ZONE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has designated a mangrove forest area in Sinku Island as a protected zone. It will ensure the long-term sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem, preserve biodiversity and reduce the impacts of coastal erosion and storms.
2.SIXTEEN INMATES PASS MATRICULATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission said 16 inmates passed their matriculation exams held in March. Ten students were from Insein Central Prison and six from Mandalay Central Prison. The results were announced on July 27.
SINGAPORE
1.NOT FEASIBLE FOR S’PORE TO AVOID NET‑ZERO; ALL OPTIONS TO CUT ENERGY EMISSIONS ON TABLE: TAN SEE LENG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
It is no longer feasible nor practical for Singapore to avoid working towards a net-zero future, said Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology.
2.AS FURNITURE BUYERS TURN TO SHOPEE AND TAOBAO, LOCAL BRANDS STRUGGLE TO COMPETE -- CNA
When first-time home owners Nurasheila Abdul Razak and Syakir Sabirin were searching for furniture to match the Japanese wabi-sabi theme they had in mind for their new flat, time was in short supply.
THAILAND
1. PUBLIC WARNED OVER FAKE DONATION DRIVES FOR BORDER TROOPS -- THE NATION Govt warns against fake online campaigns claiming to raise funds for border troops; real support should go via official army units and DDPM channels.
2. MORE HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES IN BURI RAM EVACUATED AS SHELLS HIT FARTHER FROM BORDER -- BANGKOK POST BURI RAM: More communities, schools and hospitals were evacuated in this northeastern province of Thailand as shells hit farther from the border with Cambodia.
VIETNAM
1.BUILDING MATERIALS SHORTAGE STIFLE DEVELOPMENT -- VIETNAM NEWS
Major infrastructure projects across Ho Chi Minh City are facing a shortage of construction materials due to the high demand. There is a growing demand for crushed stones, sand and land-filling soil.
2.VINFAST EXPANDS INTO INDIAN EV MARKET -- VIETNAMPLUS
VinFast Auto India - a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast — inaugurated its first showroom in Surat, Gujarat. The automaker plans to establish an RM8 billion (US$2 billion) manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu, southern India, this August.
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