Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam : May 3, 2026

INDONESIA 

1.INDONESIA ADDS 53 FLIGHT ROUTES TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (InJourney Airports) is adding 53 flight routes to strengthen national air connectivity and support growth in the transportation and tourism sectors.

2.INDONESIA PUSHES CNG AS CHEAPER LPG ALTERNATIVE -- ANTARA

Indonesia is developing compressed natural gas (CNG) in 3‑kilogram cylinders as an alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced.  

MYANMAR

1.PROTECTING FARMLAND FROM URBANISATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government will ensure that town planning does not encroach on agricultural land and that a proper urban planning draft is prepared. It will also ensure the systematic installation of electricity and telecommunication cables in Yangon.

2.FRESHWATER SHRIMP FARMING RESUMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Farmers will resume freshwater shrimp farming this year after it was suspended in 2012 following a disease outbreak. They will begin breeding for the domestic market and exporting any surplus shrimps.

PHILIPPINES

1.PALACE: ADB REPORT REFLECTS PBBM’S ORDERS TO ACT FAST VS. OIL SHOCK -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Malacañang said Saturday the government’s swift and wide-ranging response to the global oil shock reflects President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to cushion its impact on Filipino households and safeguard the country’s energy supply.

2.THICK ASHFALL FROM MAYON AFFECTS 52 ALBAY VILLAGES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

At least 52 villages in various towns in Albay province were heavily affected by thick ashfall from Mayon Volcano on Saturday.

SINGAPORE

1. NO MRT SERVICES BETWEEN CALDECOTT AND ORCHARD STATIONS ON THOMSON-EAST COAST LINE: SMRT -- CNA

There are no train services between Caldecott and Orchard stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Sunday morning (May 3), said train operator SMRT.

2. A NEW NORMAL IN THE HOUSE A YEAR AFTER GE2025; EXTERNAL CHALLENGES TAKE CENTRE STAGE --  THE STRAITS TIMES

A year has passed since the 2025 General Election, where the PAP won a strong mandate amid a shift in the balance of power in the Opposition, and a challenging external environment.

-- BERNAMA  

 VIETNAM

1.COFFEE EXPORTS TO THAILAND SURGE -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s coffee exports to Thailand rose in the first quarter of this year, rising to 9,900 metric tonnes with exports worth US$80 million (RM318 million). This was driven by growing demand for roasted coffee and processed products.

2.LAND CLEARANCE FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT -- VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities are expediting the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 and 2 nuclear power projects in Khanh Hoa province. Land clearance, payment of compensation and relocation of residents are being carried out.

-- BERNAMA