CAMBODIA
1. INDIAN BUSINESS GROUP EYE CAMBODIAN AGRI INDUSTRY -- FRESH NEWS
An Indian business group is exploring collaborations in the agro industries in Cambodia. Importing Cambodian cashew nuts, exporting buffalo meat to the Kingdom and investments in the rice sector are being discussed.
2. TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BEGINS OPERATIONS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
National carrier Air Cambodia was the first flight to land at the newly built Techo International Airport yesterday morning, followed by Singapore Airlines. A special welcoming ceremony was held at the airport located in Kandal Province.
INDONESIA
1. POWER CONSOLIDATION IN MOTION BEHIND CABINET SHAKE-UP -- THE JAKARTA POST
Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet shake-up, coming after weeklong protests viewed as the toughest test of his presidency so far, signals the start of his bid to reconsolidate power by replacing underperforming ministers in key government posts and programmes with longtime loyalists, analysts said.
2. PURBAYA BEGINS TERM AS FINANCE MINISTER WITH APOLOGY OVER COMMENTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa issued a public apology on Tuesday for controversial remarks he made about recent demonstrations shortly after his inauguration the previous day. Purbaya had described the protesters as representing only a “tiny fraction” of society who were “unhappy with their lives”, suggesting their demands would fade “once they earn decent jobs.”
LAOS
1. KOREA TO FUND DIGITAL TRAINING FOR LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Korea International Cooperation Agency will invest RM42 million (US$9.9 million) over the next five years to train Lao civil servants in digital skills. This project aims to help Laos establish a strong foundation in the digital realm.
2. CROSS-BORDER RAILWAY BOOSTS DURIAN EXPORTS TO CHINA -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The China-Laos Railway is facilitating the export of Lao durians to Sichuan, China. As of August this year, over 150,000 tonnes of durian have been sent via railway, which has reduced costs and minimised fruit damage.
MYANMAR
1. THAI EXPORTERS TOLD TO SHIFT TO NEW ROUTES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar has advised Thai exporters to use Ranong-Kawthoung ports or the Maesai-Tachilek border point rather than relying on road transport. The temporary closure of Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge II and Myawaddy-Maesot checkpoint on August 18 impacted Thai exports.
2. BORDER SECURITY, DEVELOPMENT ARE PRIORITIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees discussed security in border areas, the need for development in those regions, and to improve the socioeconomic conditions of ethnic communities living near borders.
THE PHILIPPINES
1. US NOT CLOSING DOORS ON POSSIBLE FTA WITH PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
The United States is not closing its doors on a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez on Tuesday.
2. ‘ZERO BALANCE BILLING POLICY SUSTAINABLE, MARCOS ASSURES -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured Filipinos that the government’s Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program in state-run hospitals will be sustained, emphasising that public funds are meant to deliver essential health services.
SINGAPORE
1. LARGE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN TO RECEIVE FIRST TRANCHE OF $1,000 LIFESG CREDITS FROM SEPT 10 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Families with three or more Singaporean children aged one to six years old will receive $1,000 in credits for each child from Sept 10, under a scheme to defray expenses.
2. HAVE TO ACCEPT' THAT NATIONAL IDENTITY MAY NOT BE THE MOST IMPORTANT IDENTITY FOR MANY SINGAPOREANS: SM LEE -- CNA
While the national identity has grown stronger as generations of Singaporeans tide through different crises, it may not be the only or most important identity for many Singaporeans, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Sep 9).
VIETNAM
1. YONEX-SUNRISE BADMINTON TOURNAMENT ATTRACTS 300 PLAYERS -- VIETNAMPLUS
About 300 players from 20 countries are participating in The Yonex-Sunrise Vietnam Open 2025 is being held from September 9-14. The tournament is part of the Badminton World Federation’s Super 100 series.
2. TAPPING SOLAR ENERGY FOR AGRI SECTOR -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam has initiated a research project on using solar energy in agriculture to boost farmers' incomes and advance the country's energy transition objectives, specifically focusing on solar power for rural households.
-- BERNAMA
