The Indonesian government has stated that it will keep the domestic airfare increases in the range of 9 to 13 percent in response to rising aviation fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.

2.GOVT ISSUES SANCTIONS AGAINST 67 COMPANIES AFTER SUMATRA FLOODS -- ANTARA

The Ministry of Environment has issued administrative sanctions against 67 companies across three flood-hit provinces of Sumatra for contributing to hydrometeorological disasters in the regions last year.

MYANMAR

1.CHINA READY TO DEEPEN MYANMAR TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar and China discussed boosting diplomatic ties, border stability, reopening trade routes and expanding existing bilateral trade. Security and humanitarian cooperation topped their agenda during recent talks. 

2.HEAT STROKE TREATMENT IN YANGON HOSPITALS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Four major hospitals in the Yangon Region have been designated to provide medical services to patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. Several states are establishing heat treatment centres due to the extreme hot summer. 

PHILIPPINES

1.CROSS-BORDER SERVICES NOT AUTOMATICALLY TAXABLE IN PH – BIR -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a revenue memorandum circular (RMC) clarifying that income from cross-border services is not automatically subject to Philippine income tax, and setting clearer guidelines for assessing such transactions for income tax purposes.

2.ANOTHER FILIPINA KILLED IN MISSILE ATTACK IN ISRAEL-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

A Filipino was killed in a missile attack in Israel on April 5 as conflict in the West Asia continues, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Tuesday.

SINGAPORE

1. HELIUM SHORTAGE YET TO HIT SINGAPORE'S SEMICON, HEALTHCARE SECTORS, BUT PROLONGED DISRUPTION MAY PUSH COSTS UP -- CNA

The global helium shortage has not immediately affected Singapore’s semiconductor manufacturing and healthcare operations, but a prolonged disruption could push prices up.

2. SHOPHOUSE SALES IN KAMPONG GELAM HAVE ‘DECLINED SHARPLY’ IN RECENT YEARS, MOST BUYERS LOCAL: URA --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Shophouse sales in Kampong Gelam have “declined sharply” in recent years and most buyers are local, said the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on April 6.

THAILAND

1. THAI AIRLINES TRIM ROUTES AS JET FUEL SURGE BITES -- THE NATION

Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X are adjusting summer schedules and suspending selected routes as the Middle East conflict drives up aviation fuel costs.

2. PM WARNS FUEL MAY BE EXPENSIVE, IN SHORT SUPPLY -- BANGKOK POST

The government will cut fuel and electricity prices through price restructuring, though supplies may remain costly and occasionally tight, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said late Monday night.

VIETNAM

1.HANOI EXPANDS PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO REDUCE TRAFFIC -- VIETNAMPLUS

Hanoi aims to increase public transport to at least 30 per cent by 2030 to address worsening urban traffic congestion. The city currently has  8.8 million residents and over nine million vehicles

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2.PLANS TO REDUCE ELECTROCUTION BY 2030 -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50 per cent by 2035. The national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026–2035 period promotes a culture of safe electricity.

-- BERNAMA