CAMBODIA
1.BUILDING GREEN, SUSTAINABLE NATION -- FRESH NEWS
King Norodom Sihamoni urged the nation to support the Ministry of Environment in building a greener and more sustainable country. He advised the public to support the government’s motto “Clean Cambodia, Khmer Can Do It”.
2.CAMBODIA RICE EXPORTS WORTH RM1 BILLION -- FRESH NEWS
The Cambodian Rice Federation announced that Cambodia exported 344,199 metric tonnes of milled rice, worth about RM1 billion (US$252 million), from January to May this year. Forty-eight local exporters sold their grains to 63 countries, with the bulk going to European markets.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA EDGES CHINA 1–0 TO KEEP 2026 WORLD CUP DREAM ALIVE
Indonesia took a massive step toward securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers’ next round with a narrow but vital 1-0 win over China at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Thursday, reigniting national hopes in front of a roaring home crowd -- and the President himself.
2.INDONESIA BRINGS DIGITAL INVESTMENT VISION AT OECD MEETING
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto presented Indonesia’s vision for digital investment focused on resilience and sustainability during the 5th OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on Wednesday.
LAOS
1.STUDENTS TAKING SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMS DROP -- VIENTIANE NEWS
The Education Ministry said the number of secondary school students sitting for the final examination this year declined to 110,922 pupils nationwide compared to 115,500 in the previous year. Some students left school early to find employment.
2.MINING OPERATORS UNDER THE SCANNER -- VIENTIANE NEWS
The government plans to review all existing mining contracts and suspend new approvals to regulate the sector to ensure efficiency. Operators' licences will be revoked if their projects are slow, overlap with other miners and if their operations damage the environment.
MYANMAR
1.TACKLING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION WOES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is implementing the 2019 Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in ASEAN Region. Environmental pollution due to urbanisation, factories lacking proper waste management and the rise in plastic usage are posing major challenges.
2.ELITE RESCUE TEAM FOR DISASTER OPERATIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Two urban search and rescue teams consisting of trained personnel have been established to conduct operations in disaster situations. They will be responsible for locating people trapped, buried or missing in disaster-hit areas using search dogs and technology.
SINGAPORE
1.EAST-WEST LINE PROBE SHOWS NO DETAIL IS TOO MINUTE IN RAIL MAINTENANCE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The outcome of a months-long investigation into one of Singapore’s worst MRT breakdowns is a stark and vital reminder that no single part of the rail system – even something as basic as grease – can be ignored.
2.WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WORKPLACES TO TREAT COVID-19 LIKE THE COMMON FLU, EVEN WHEN CASES SPIKE? -- CNA
After recovering from a bout of sickness, Alicia returned to the office – only to come into contact with a colleague who had contracted COVID-19.
THAILAND
1. PHUMTHAM CALLS EMERGENCY NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING OVER THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER TENSIONS -- THE NATION
He clarified that reports of a 200-meter incursion were inaccurate, citing updated information from the Second Army Region that Cambodian troops only entered the no-man's land, not Thai territory.
2. RTAF TO BUY 12 GRIPEN JETS FOR B60BN -- BANGKOK POST
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.
VIETNAM
1.CASHLESS PAYMENT TO EMPOWER DIGITAL ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS
State Bank of Vietnam launched Ho Chi Minh City’s cashless day programme themed "Cashless Payment for Digital Economy Promotion”. The programme is to promote non-cash payment and a sustainable cashless ecosystem that will drive the nation’s digital transformation.
2.CREATING EFFICIENT STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES -- VIETNAMPLUS
Experts are calling for legal amendments to grant more investment autonomy to encourage state-owned enterprises to play a deeper role in pushing the national agenda. These entities are crucial in maintaining macroeconomic stability but are stifled by complex and obsolete laws.
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