2. ENGAGING WORLD BANK FOR WATER SECURITY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The government is in discussions with the World Bank regarding the Cambodia Water Security Compact. The project aims to provide water for people, food, and the environment, in alignment with Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy.

INDONESIA

1. INDONESIAN GOVT SAYS 2026 HAJJ PREPARATIONS NEARLY COMPLETE -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah minister said preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage are nearly complete, with the first group of pilgrims scheduled to depart

2. BI OPTIMIZES MONETARY INSTRUMENTS FOLLOWING RUPIAH'S DEPRECIATION -- ANTARA

Bank Indonesia (BI) is optimizing its monetary instruments, specifically by strengthening pro-market monetary operations, to stabilize the rupiah amid global uncertainty caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

MYANMAR

1. GARMENT REMAINS TOP NATIONAL EXPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Garments have been Myanmar's top export for the past five years, reaching 85 countries. Natural gas ranks second and is mainly exported to China and Thailand.

2. REGISTRATION FEES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Effective April 1 this year, electric vehicles imported as completely built units will be subject to registration fees. Authorities will base charges on the original free-on-board value.

PHILIPPINES 

1. OIL SUPPLY ENOUGH FOR 50 DAYS; BUFFER SHIPMENTS ARRIVING THIS MONTH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The country’s domestic oil supply remains sufficient for about 50 days, with additional buffer stocks set to arrive this month under the government’s procurement program, Department of Energy (DOE) officials said Tuesday.

2. MARCOS ASSURES AID AFTER 2ND FILIPINO DIES IN ISRAEL ATTACK -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed condolences and ordered immediate government assistance following the death of another Filipino in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel.

SINGAPORE

1. ECONOMISTS SEE DOWNSIDE RISKS FOR SINGAPORE GDP GROWTH, BUT MOST STOP SHORT OF REVISING FORECASTS FOR NOW -- CNA

Private-sector economists who monitor the Singapore economy are mostly holding their growth forecasts steady for now, despite recognising risks from the conflict in the Middle East.

2. SINGAPORE WILL NOT NEGOTIATE FOR SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS MATTER OF PRINCIPLE: VIVIAN --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of principle, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on April 7.

THAILAND 

1. MIDDLE EAST WAR HITS THAI HOTELS AS Q2 BOOKINGS SLUMP; THA URGES GOVERNMENT ACTION TO STEADY TOURISM -- THE NATION

Thai Hotels Association warns Q2 forward bookings are weaker than last year as airfares spike and uncertainty rises, proposing eight measures to support tourism recovery.

2. 32 HOURS SET FOR GOVT POLICY DEBATE -- BANGKOK POST

Parliament has allocated 32 hours and 30 minutes for the upcoming policy debate, with the opposition given 14 hours and 30 minutes to scrutinise the policy framework of the Bhumjaithai (BJT)-led administration.

VIETNAM

1. SHAPING EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH AI -- VIETNAMPLUS

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping governance, teaching and research in Vietnam’s education sector. It is widely used in the national education database, high school graduation exam registration, and online university admissions.

2. GREEN INDUSTRIAL PARKS TO WOO QUALITY CAPITAL -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City is developing green, eco-friendly and smart industrial parks to attract next-generation foreign direct investments. Vietnam is shifting from traditional industrial parks to sustainable models to woo high-quality investors.

-- BERNAMA