The Myanmar Air Force marked its 78th anniversary at the Nay Pyi Taw Airbase yesterday. The government vowed to build a strong, resilient and capable defence force to confront evolving security challenges. 

2.THREE NATIONS FIGHT AGAINST CYBER CRIMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

During a meeting at the Myanmar-Thai Friendship Bridge II in Myawaddy yesterday, China, Myanmar and Thailand agreed to eliminate online crimes. They will stop foreigners from entering Myanmar illegally through border routes to work in scam centres.

PHILIPPINES

1. MARCOS WANTS TIGHTER OVERSIGHT FOR FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants stricter oversight and full transparency in the implementation of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to prevent a repeat of past corruption issues, Malacañang said Monday.

2. PALACE SAYS ANTI-ASF DRIVE POSTS 90% VACCINE EFFICACY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The government’s campaign against African swine fever (ASF) has recorded a 90 percent vaccine efficacy rate, Malacañang said on Monday.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE, CHINA LEADERS HAIL GROWING TIES, SIGN 27 AGREEMENTS AT ANNUAL APEX MEETING TO DEEPEN COOPERATION -- CHANNEL NEWSASIA

Singapore and China have signed 27 agreements at their annual apex meeting, deepening cooperation in areas such as financial connectivity, green and digital development, and education.

2. 660 NEW ELECTRIC PUBLIC BUSES TO BE ROLLED OUT PROGRESSIVELY FROM END-2026: LTA -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Some 660 electric public buses, including 300 double-deckers with a three-door, two-staircase design, will be progressively deployed for passenger service from end-2026.

THAILAND

1. EKNITI SAYS CARETAKER GOVERNMENT CAN'T LAUNCH NEW POLICIES, BUT ECONOMY WILL NOT STALL -- THE NATION

Finance Minister Ekniti says new policies are paused after dissolution, but approved debt relief, investment and SME support will keep the economy moving.

2. ANUTIN SAYS HIS PARTY IS READY TO LEAD -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his role as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has announced that the party is prepared to become the country's leading political force in the upcoming election.

VIETNAM

1.INTELLECTUAL HUMAN CAPITAL TO SPUR INDUSTRIALISATION -- VIETNAMPLUS 

The government has approved a national strategy to develop an intellectual workforce to achieve its industrialisation and modernisation visions by 2045. Vietnam aims to be a high-income nation by then. 

2.HAND-FOOT-MOUTH DISEASE CASES SURGE -- VIETNAM NEWS 

The number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases reached 1,225 within a week in Ho Chi Minh City. Doctors are advising parents to send their children for treatment if they show any early symptoms.  

-- BERNAMA