LAOS
1 LAO-INDIA STRENGTHEN TRADE RELATIONS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and India marked 70 years of diplomatic ties by signing defence, health and cultural agreements in New Delhi on Wednesday. The agreements were signed during the 10th Joint Commission Meeting on Bilateral Cooperation.
2.SIPHANDONE TO BE MAJOR TOURISM DESTINATION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
A 10-year master plan to transform Nakasang, Done Deth and Done Khone islands into green tourism destinations has been launched. It is the government’s long-term strategy to develop the Siphandone archipelago.
MYANMAR
1.STRATEGIC ROUTE TO REGIONAL MARKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Vice-President U Nyo Saw said that Myanmar is strategically located at the crossroads of East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. It serves as a natural land bridge connecting regional markets and facilitates trade.
2.SCALING UP MAIZE EXPORTS AMID RISING PRICES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Corn Industrial Association aims to export 1.3 million metric tonnes of maize this year as the crop fetches favourable prices in the market. Maize is mainly exported to Thailand, the Philippines and India.
PHILIPPINES
1.LPA NOW TD ESTER, BATANES UNDER SIGNAL NO. 1 -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY The low-pressure area (LPA) northwest of Batanes has developed into Tropical Depression (TD) Ester, the weather bureau said Friday.
2. PH, DUTCH NGO INK 5-YEAR DEAL TO RID PASIG RIVER OF PLASTIC WASTES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY The Philippine government has signed a five-year partnership with Rotterdam-based non-profit group The Ocean Cleanup to remove floating waste from the Pasig River and use low-cost innovative technologies to reduce plastic pollution before it reaches Manila Bay and the ocean.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE AIRLINES IN TALKS FOR MAJOR NEW JET ORDER, SOURCES SAY - CNA
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, as it plans a next phase of growth from next decade, two industry sources said.
2. SINGAPORE’S FIRST TROUT FARM STARTS OPERATING, TARGETS 3,000 TONNES A YEAR -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s first trout farm, which aims to eventually produce up to 3,000 tonnes of rainbow trout a year, has begun operations.
THAILAND
1. PHEU THAI LEADERS SAY THAKSIN HAS WASHED HIS HANDS OF PARTY POLITICS -- THE NATION
Two senior Pheu Thai figures say Thaksin Shinawatra will not return to dominate the party’s internal management after his royal pardon, insisting the party will move forward under its formal structure.
2. LIMITED UPSIDE AHEAD FOR RISING SET INDEX -- BANGKOK POST
Stock market analysts predict Thailand's benchmark index will continue its rise despite limited upside, saying Thai equities have become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to deeply discounted valuations and improving earnings prospects.
VIETNAM
1.DOMESTIC CONSUMER MARKET BOOMING -- VIETNAMPLUS
The domestic consumer market is on a strong growth momentum in the first five months of 2026. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached US$120 billion (RM482 billion) during the January–May period.
2.HIGH DEMAND FOR SOVEREIGN BONDS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The State Treasury raised US$1.27 billion (RM5 billion) through 17 government bond auctions held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange in May. Most of the bonds issued were medium- and long-term, primarily with maturities of five and 10 years.
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