Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore & Thailand: March 4, 2026

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Bahtera Mahligai, Bandar Seri Bagawan, Brunei
04/03/2026 10:09 AM

INDONESIA 

 

1.GOVT GRANTS EMERGENCY STAY TO FOREIGNERS DUE TO MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT -- ANTARA

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali has issued emergency stay permits (ITKT) to foreign nationals due to flight disruptions following the conflict in the Middle East.

 

2.INDONESIA TARGETS FIRST NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BY 2032-2034 -- ANTARA

Indonesia plans to commission its first nuclear power plant between 2032 and 2034, marking a milestone in its long-term energy transition strategy, Secretary-General of the National Energy Council (DEN) Dadan Kusdiana announced Tuesday in Jakarta.

 

PHILIPPINES

 

1. RAINS TO DAMPEN PARTS OF PH ON WEDNESDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Several areas will get rain showers on Wednesday due to two prevailing weather systems, the weather bureau said.

 

2.PH, SOKOR EYE EXPANDED COOPERATION IN SHIPBUILDING, NUCLEAR POWER, AI -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The Philippines and South Korea on Tuesday pledged to expand cooperation in strategic sectors including shipbuilding, nuclear power, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital technology, building on existing trade, infrastructure, and defence ties.

 

SINGAPORE

 

1. SINGAPOREANS IN MIDDLE EAST ASKED TO INDICATE INTEREST IN 'ASSISTED DEPARTURE' AMID AIRPORT CLOSURES -- CNA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and its overseas missions in the Middle East are conducting a survey to gauge the interest of Singaporeans in the region who may require assistance to return home, amid ongoing airport closures in parts of the region.

 

2. PUMP PRICES IN SINGAPORE RISE AMID WIDENING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Prices of petrol have largely climbed as a conflict in the Middle East which has shut a crucial channel for oil supplies escalates with no end in sight.

 

THAILAND 

 

1. PM ANUTIN PLEDGES 'THAILAND FIRST' STRATEGY TO SHEILD KINGDOM FROM MIDDLE EAST FALLOUT -- THE NATION

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has unveiled a comprehensive "Thailand First" crisis management strategy following an emergency meeting with regional ambassadors on Tuesday. 

 

2. DON MUEANG TO OPEN 24-HOUR AUTOMATED DEPARTURE GATES ON THURSDAY -- BANGKOK POST

Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok will open its new 24-hour Automated Border Control (ABC) passport gates for departures on Thursday, to reduce queues for the convenience of passengers.

-- BERNAMA