LAOS
1.LAO-CHINA POWER GRID PROMOTES CLEAN ENERGY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Laos-China 500 kV transmission line has commenced operations to boost cross-border electricity trade and clean energy growth. The transmission line enhances power exchange capacity from 50 megawatts to 1,500 megawatts.
2.EXTERNAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAINTAIN GROWTH -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao government is urging international support to help the nation exit from the Least Developed Country status. Lao is targeting to achieve an average annual economic growth of at least six per cent.
MYANMAR
1.DISCOUNTED FERTILISER FOR FARMERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities will calculate fertiliser requirements for farmers based on the summer paddy acreage that is currently cultivated in each region and state. And the fertilisers will be sold at a discounted price.
2.OPEN TENDER TO SELL TUGBOATS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanma Port Authority will sell three tugboats through an open tender. Local and foreign companies are invited to bid for the vessels that are currently deployed at the Pathein Port yard in Ayeyarwady Region.
PHILIPPINES
1.GOV'T SETS P2-B LOAN FACILITY FOR TRANSPORT SECTOR'S SHIFT TO EVS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) may now borrow as much as PHP5 million from the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), the lending arm of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), to acquire electric vehicles (EVs).
2.DOJ, CZECH TEAMS TO MEET IN PRAGUE FOR ZALDY CO RETURN TO PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A Philippine delegation will fly to the Czech Republic to work out the legal details for the return home of former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE MUST USE TECHNOLOGY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT JUDICIOUSLY, GIVEN PRIVACY CONCERNS: ONG YE KUNG -- CNA
Singapore must use technology for law enforcement judiciously, and privacy concerns need to be taken into consideration, said Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung.
2. GOVT MUST WORK HARDER TO CONTINUE DELIVERING GOOD POLICIES IN CHALLENGING GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: SM LEE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s political leaders and the civil service must work “much harder” to keep the cycle of good policies and good government going in a challenging global environment, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
THAILAND
1. WAR HITS THE DINNER TABLE - PALM OIL PRICES SET TO SURGE -- THE NATION
Palm oil prices may jump 20% as war-driven demand and supply shocks tighten global markets, raising fresh risks of food inflation.
2. PM MULLS B500BN LOAD BID -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his deputy Ekniti Nitithanprapas and the Council of State to study the legal implications of issuing an emergency loan decree and expanding the country's public debt ceiling.
VIETNAM
1.AIMING FOR ZERO MALARIA BY 2030 -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam vows to eliminate malaria by 2030 by focusing on stronger surveillance, early detection and treatment and mobilising resources from domestic and international partners. Last year, 246 cases were reported and no deaths occurred.
2.SHIFTING TOWARDS DIGITAL FISHING -- VIETNAMPLUS
A pilot programme to test electronic fishing logbooks for vessels in Ho Chi Minh City is proving a success in modernising the industry. It is effective in innovating fisheries management, enhancing data transparency and improving control over fishing activities.
-- BERNAMA
