CAMBODIA
1.ANGKOR EARNS RM131 MILLION FROM TOURISTS -- FRESH NEWS
Angkor Archaeological Park ticket sales reached RM131 million (US$31 million) in the first eight months. About 670,000 foreign tourists visited the ancient temple. The complex’s management donated RM5.5 million (US$1.3 million) to the Kantha Bopha Children’s Fund.
2. MODERNISING CASHEW PLANTATION IN SIEM REAP -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Farmers in Siem Reap have embarked on a large-scale community-based cashew production. The cooperative will manage about 2,500 hectares of cashew plantation. Farmers will pool resources and expertise to make cashew market more competitive.
INDONESIA
1. CALM RESTORED IN JAKARTA AMID SECURITY CLAMPDOWN -- THE JAKARTA POST
Calm is slowly returning to Jakarta under heightened security after a week of protests over lawmakers’ conduct and generous allowance, which escalated following the tragic killing of a young man by an armored police vehicle during a crowd dispersal last Thursday.
2. JAKARTA POLICE ROLL OUT LARGE-SCALE PATROLS AFTER RIOTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesian police said Monday that the security situation in Jakarta and other regions has returned to “conducive” levels after a week of violent demonstrations, as joint patrols by police, soldiers, and community groups were rolled out to prevent further unrest.
LAOS
1. LAOS JOINS CHINA-LED GLOBAL SECURITY FORUM -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos has been included as the 15th dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at the bloc’s 25th Summit in China’s Tianjin city. The government said it aligns with its foreign policy that advocates peace, independence and multilateral cooperation.
2. EDUCATION VITAL FOR BUILDING QUALITY WORKFORCE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone urged parents and authorities to prioritise education as it is crucial in building a high-quality workforce. He said in his address at the start of the new academic year on September 1.
PHILIPPINES
1. RAINS TO STILL PREVAIL OVER PARTS OF PH ON TUESDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Large parts of the country will continue to experience rains due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon or "habagat", the weather bureau said on Tuesday.
2. ALBAY GUV SUSPENDS QUARRY OPERATIONS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Albay Governor Noel Rosal suspended quarry operations in the province due to several reported cases of over-extraction at various quarry sites.
THAILAND
1. ECONOMISTS URGE SWIFT GOVERNMENT FORMATION AMID FEARS OF ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN -- THE NATION
Leading Thai economists are warning that the country’s current political instability, which could lead to a House dissolution, may disrupt government spending and economic stimulus plans.
2. HOUSE 'COULD HOLD PM VOTE THIS WEEK' -- BANGKOK POST
House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed that the House of Representatives is prepared to hold a vote for a new prime minister this week, as Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai compete to form a government.
VIETNAM
1. NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION IN FULL SWING -- VIETNAMPLUS
Thousands of Vietnamese thronged the streets of Hanoi today in a jubilant mood to celebrate the 80th National Day. The Vietnamese Navy hosted a parade of armed forces at sea in Cam Ranh waters, Khanh Hoa, to mark the occasion.
2. VIETNAM-CAMBODIA WARM UP BILATERAL TIES -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam reaffirmed its longstanding bilateral relationship with bordering Cambodia. Vietnam and Cambodia pledged to deepen economic, trade and investment cooperation and permit the cross-border movement of residents.
-- BERNAMA
