Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam: June 27 2026

INDONESIA 

1. INDONESIA, FRANCE SEEK STRONGER DEFENSE COOPERATION -- ANTARA

Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin discussed strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during a courtesy call by French Ambassador Fabien Penone at his office in Jakarta on Friday.

2. INDONESIA ARRESTS BEIJING'S MOST WANTED ONLINE FRAUD FUGITIVE -- ANTARA

The Indonesian Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) arrested Beijing fugitive Zheng Rongjing upon his arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten, on Thursday (June 25) over an international online fraud case.

MYANMAR

1. AGRI SECTOR TO PROPEL ECONOMY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government aims to transform Myanmar’s agricultural sector into a vibrant export-driven segment. The country boasts about 33 million acres of cultivated land, positioning it as a major food supplier.

2. APRIL-MAY HONEY EXPORTS SURGE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Honey exports reached over US$240,000 (RM993,000) during April and May, with 163 metric tonnes of the product being sold. Myanmar mainly produces sesame, jujube, niger, sunflower and lychee honey varieties.  

PHILIPPINES

1. INFRA DEV’T, BUDGET TRANSPARENCY TAKE CENTER STAGE IN PBBM WEEK -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

Infrastructure development and budget transparency topped President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda this week as his administration advanced projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving healthcare services, strengthening disaster resilience, and enhancing public financial management (PFM).

2. PBBM TO VISIT CANADA IN JULY TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC, ECONOMIC TIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will embark on an official visit to Canada from July 1 to 4 upon the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Joseph Carney, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced Friday.

SINGAPORE

1. NEW MOBILE SPEED CAMERA AMONG MEASURES TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY ALONG BKE - CNA

Speed management measures along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) are being enhanced to improve road safety, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Friday.

2. NEW S$1 MILLION FUND BY COMFORTDELGRO TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF TAXI DRIVERS’ CHILDREN --  THE STRAITS TIMES

More than 100 students received bursaries from Zig by ComfortDelGro (CDG) on June 26, as it launched a S$1 million fund to support the education of its taxi drivers’ children.

VIETNAM

1. HANOI TO LAUNCH CENTURY-LONG VISION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Hanoi will host the Investment Promotion Conference 2026 on June 29 and announce the city’s 100-year vision. A key highlight will be the launch of a digital investment project management and data platform.

2. LOTUS FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE CULTURAL TOURISM -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 opened at Ly Tu Trong Flower Garden in Tay Ho ward yesterday. It is to boost cultural industries by transforming cultural heritage into key socio-economic development. 

-- BERNAMA