2. INDONESIA TO CONTINUE SCHOOL REVAMP, DIGITAL PUSH IN 2026 -- ANTARA

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti has confirmed that the school revitaliSation and digitaliSation programme will continue in 2026 to improve the quality of learning evenly across Indonesia.

MYANMAR

1. WANG YI, MYANMAR PRESIDENT HOLDS TALKS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Chinese Foreign Minister and President Min Aung Hlaing discussed bilateral matters in Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday. They agreed on cooperation related to border stability, efficient trade flows and restoring the internal peace process. 

2. EIGHTH COMPANY TO BE LISTED ON YANGON BOURSE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

A company that imports and distributes electronic products and healthcare electronic devices will be listed on the Yangon Stock Exchange this year. It will be the eighth company listed on the local bourse. 

PHILIPPINES

1. OVER 7K OFWS BACK IN PH SINCE WEST ASIA CRISIS BROKE OUT-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents have returned to the Philippines since the Middle East crisis broke out nearly two months ago.

2. GOLDEN TIGRESSES ADVANCE TO STEPLADDER QUARTERS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) marched to the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball stepladder quarterfinals after eliminating Far Eastern University (FEU) in the playoff, 16-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

SINGAPORE

1. REOPENED MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE CAPTURES COMMUNITY'S EVOLUTION FROM DIVERSE ROOTS TO 'SHARED SENSE OF HOME': PM WONG -- CNA

Singapore’s Malay community traces its roots to diverse origins, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the reopening of the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), highlighting how these varied beginnings have shaped a distinct Singaporean Malay identity.

2. NEW MEASURES INTRODUCED TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR 2026 HAJ PILGRIMS: FAISHAL IBRAHIM --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim will lead the Singapore delegation of 900 pilgrims for this year’s haj pilgrimage.  

THAILAND 

1. THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER TENSE AS TROOPS WARN AGAINST PROVOCATION -- THE NATION

Thai soldiers urged Cambodian troops near Chong Sam Tae to avoid provocative moves after a reported shift close to the border fence.

2. GOVT PLANS 4,000 BAHT AID ROLLOUT -- BANGKOK POST

The government's new "Thai Help Thai Plus" subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving 1,000 baht per month for four months, totalling 4,000 baht.

VIETNAM

1. SCALING UP RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam will build battery energy storage systems to expand its renewable power supply to meet rising nationwide electricity demand. The country’s transition to green energy is moving rapidly.  

2. NEW RULES TO CURB FACTORY POLLUTION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap are strengthening environmental regulations at industrial zones. They will upgrade centralised wastewater treatment systems to support sustainable development goals.

-- BERNAMA