2. INDONESIA'S BMKG SAYS SKY OBJECT LIKELY ROCKET DEBRIS, NOT MISSILE -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a glowing object seen crossing the sky over Malang District, East Java, was most likely space rocket debris, dismissing speculation on social media that it was a missile.

LAOS

1. ELECTRIC TRUCKS TO SOLVE FUEL SCARCITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Laos is advocating the use of electric trucks to counter soaring fuel prices. But lack of charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles, battery-swap technology and expensive electric trucks are barriers.

2. SLOW ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The Asian Development Bank has projected a slow growth for Laos at four per cent this year. Services, power sector, construction and the expansion of regional connectivity will continue to fuel domestic growth.

MYANMAR

1. FISH GLUT AS FARMERS HARVEST EARLY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

There is an oversupply of fish in the market as farmers have started  harvesting early to sell their stock to prevent losses due to the blazing summer in April. And exports are also limited during this period.

2. FOREIGN FIRMS INVITED TO EXPLORE OIL, GAS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy is inviting international tenders to carry out exploration, drilling, and production of onshore and offshore oil and natural gas. This is to effectively manage the country’s natural resources.

PHILIPPINES

1. GILAS WOMEN CLINCH FIBA 3X3 WORLD CUP BERTH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 are back on the world stage. The national squad secured a ticket to the FIBA 3x3 World Cup after dominating host Singapore, 21-10, in the final qualification match on Sunday, punching their ticket to Warsaw, Poland this June.

2. MARCOS: FUEL ROLLBACK TO BRING RELIEF, MORE AID UNDERWAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the upcoming rollback in fuel prices will provide much-needed relief to Filipinos, but stressed that government interventions will continue as the reduction remains insufficient.

SINGAPORE

1. MAS SET TO TIGHTEN MONETARY POLICY ON TUESDAY, ALLOWING SINGDOLLAR TO STRENGTHEN: ANALYSTS -- CNA

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to tighten monetary policy on Tuesday as the Middle East conflict and energy disruption threaten to push prices higher.

2. SINGAPORE’S EV ADOPTION GOING AT ‘RIGHT PACE’ BUT MORE MUST BE DONE: PANELLISTS AT ST ROUNDTABLE --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore’s adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is going at the “right pace”, say industry experts, although some roadblocks in the charging of such vehicles remain.

THAILAND

1. SONGKRAN ROAD TOLL REACHES 71 AFTER 50 DEATH IN A DAY -- THE NATION

The RSOC said 50 people were killed on April 11 alone, with speeding and drink-driving still the main causes as Songkran travel intensified nationwide.

2. OVER A MILLION TRIPS ON FIRST DAY OF SONGKRAN -- BANGKOK POST

More than 1 million trips took place on rail transport systems on Friday, the first day of the Songkran holiday, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said.

VIETNAM

1. WARMING UP TIES WITH SLOVAKIA -- VIETNAMPLUS

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived in Hanoi yesterday for a three-day official visit to Vietnam. Both governments will discuss cooperation in defence security, science, technology, renewable and nuclear energy.

2. HANOI-QUANG RAIL CONSTRUCTION TAKES OFF -- VIETNAMPLUS

Construction of the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway, Vietnam’s first inter-regional high-speed rail, began after a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. The railway, spanning 120 kilometres, will be completed by the end of 2028.

-- BERNAMA