INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA IMPLEMENTS FRIDAY WFH FOR CIVIL SERVANTS TO CUT ENERGY USE -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government has officially implemented a Friday work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants as part of a broader push for national energy efficiency.
2.PRESIDENT PRABOWO ARRIVES IN SEOUL FOR OFFICIAL SOUTH KOREA VISIT-- ANTARA
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Seoul at 7:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, beginning his official state visit to South Korea.
LAOS
1.HOME-MADE PRODUCTS TO REPLACE IMPORTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
President Thongloun Sisoulith urged the government to tackle growing economic and social woes. He wants more high-value made-in-Lao goods to replace imports and promote exports.
2.LAO JOINS GLOBAL PARTNERS TO STEM FRAUD -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos has joined an international partnership to combat online fraud by participating in the two-day Global Fraud Summit in Vienna last month. It reflects the government’s commitment to tackling transnational crimes.
MYANMAR
1.DEMAND FOR MANGO PRODUCTS FROM BELARUS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Belarus is keen to import fresh mangoes, dried mango and mango squash from Myanmar. Mango squash is also sent to China, Russia, and Singapore on a trial basis.
2.YANGON REMAINS TOP COMMERCIAL HUB -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
A total of 46,835 private industries are registered with the Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection as of February. Yangon Region has the largest number, with 8,367 companies.
PHILIPPINES
1.MORE THAN 3.3K FILIPINOS FLOWN HOME, 18K AIDED IN MIDDLE EAST -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
More than 3,300 Filipinos have been repatriated from the Middle East, while more than 18,000 others have received assistance amid ongoing regional tensions, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday.
2.PH SECURES 51-DAY FUEL SUPPLY BUFFER AMID MIDDLE EAST CRISIS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines now has a 51-day fuel supply buffer as the government accelerates efforts to secure oil stocks amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE'S BEVERAGE CONTAINER RETURN SCHEME STARTS APR 1: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -- CNA
A new scheme to return empty drink containers in exchange for a deposit refund starts on Wednesday. Under the beverage container return scheme, consumers can return eligible drink containers at reverse vending machines to receive a refund of S$0.10 (US$0.08).
2. SEVERAL INSURERS LAUNCH NEW IP RIDERS WITH NEW FEATURES, GOING BEYOND LOWER PREMIUMS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
With new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders requiring policyholders to pay a larger portion of their healthcare bills from April 1, some insurers have turned to introducing features to increase the attractiveness of their new products.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND BRACES FOR 41C HEAT, STORMS AND SEVERE DUST IN NORTH AND NORTHEAST -- THE NATION
Thailand faces extreme heat above 41C, with thunderstorms, strong winds and severe dust hitting the North and Northeast, while the South braces for scattered rain.
2. FOOD EXPORTS POISED TO DROP BY OVER 7 PCT -- BANGKOK POST
Food exports are projected to decline by 7.3 per cent year-on-year to 1.4 trillion baht this year, possibly hitting their lowest level in five years due to Middle East conflicts, say industry groups.
VIETNAM
1.PICKLEBALL WORLD CUP IN DA NANG -- VIETNAMPLUS
The central city of Da Nang will host the Pickleball World Cup from August 30 to September 9. About 4,000 players from 80 countries are expected to participate in the tournament.
2.HANOI ELEVATOR EXPO TO PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam Elevator Expo 2026 will be held in Hanoi from April 8 to 11 to promote standardisation and expand the industry. The expo will showcase the entire ecosystem linking construction, mechanics, supporting industries and technical equipment.
-- BERNAMA
