2. INDONESIA'S PRABOWO APPROVES INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO AUGUST RIOTS -- ANTARA

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has agreed to a proposal to establish an independent investigation committee into the riots that broke out in several regions last August.

MYANMAR 

1. GROWERS ADVISED TO AVOID PESTICIDES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

A trade association has urged growers to ensure that green gram exported to China has no pesticide residue, as Chinese authorities have strict regulations. Myanmar has exported 126,792 metric tonnes of green gram to China this year. 

2. CONSTRUCTION OF INTEGRATED TEXTILE COMPLEX -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government is calling developers to submit proposals for the construction of an agro-based textile industrial complex on 105 hectares of land. Phase 1 includes training schools, an industrial meeting hall, a product display room and laboratories.

PHILIPPINES

1. PHILIPPINES SHOWCASES INVESTMENT POTENTIAL AT MAJOR CHINESE TRADE FAIRS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines highlighted its economic momentum with back-to-back participation in two of China’s largest international trade fairs – the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing and the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen.

2. MARCOS REVIVES ICONIC LOVE BUS WITH FREE RIDES IN METRO MANILA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. marked his 68th birthday on Saturday by relaunching free rides for Metro Manila commuters on the iconic Love Bus, unveiled at the Valenzuela Gateway Complex in Valenzuela City.

SINGAPORE

1. WANTED: YOUNG TENANTS TO RENT CONDO TO STORE VAPES... AND TAKE THE FALL -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Criminal syndicates peddling e-vaporisers in Singapore are using young people to rent homes to store e-vaporisers, in a scheme that sees the tenants taking the fall during a bust.

2. SINGAPORE WILL STRENGTHEN REHABILITATION CAPABILITIES TO DEAL WITH RISING SELF --RADICALISATION: LAWRENCE WONG -- CNA

With self-radicalisation on the rise domestically, Singapore will strengthen its rehabilitation capabilities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Sep 13).

VIETNAM

1. NEW US RULING TO IMPACT SEAFOOD EXPORTS -- VIETNAM NEWS 

Vietnam’s seafood industry will face a major challenge after the United States refused to recognise 12 seafood harvesting methods under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The ruling will take effect January 1, 2026.

2. QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY TO PROPEL INNOVATION -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government has launched three strategic tools — quantum technology, cybersecurity, and aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicles to accelerate economic growth. These solutions will assist in building “Made in Vietnam” branding.  

-- BERNAMA