Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said the government is considering subsidies for the plastic industry to maintain price stability while strengthening raw material supply amid global market volatility.

 2.TIKTOK DEACTIVATES 1.7 MILLION UNDERAGE ACCOUNTS IN INDONESIA -- ANTARA

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 Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that TikTok has complied with Indonesia's online child protection regulation by deactivating 1.7 million underage accounts.

LAOS

1.BUILDING SELF-RELIANT ECONOMY -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The 12th National Congress of the Lao Front for National Development set its 2030 targets. The congress outlined 62 projects to build an independent and self-reliant Lao economy.

 2.SAFEGUARDING LAO-CHINA BORDERS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Laos and China have agreed to improve infrastructure and demarcation along their border after signing an agreement in Beijing. Both countries want to improve cross-border trade, transport and people-to-people links.

 MYANMAR

 1.AYEYARWADY BRIDGE READY FOR CARGO VEHICLES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Reinforcement and repairs along the Ayeyarwady Bridge in Mandalay have been completed and cargo vehicles weighing 45 tonnes are allowed to cross. The bride was damaged by an earthquake last year.

2.DIGITAL TOOLS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar will develop its food safety system by integrating science-based digital technologies to align with ASEAN standards. It will build a system to trace food products throughout the supply chain and respond quickly to any hazard warnings.

PHILIPPINES

1.'CLEARER' NAT'L STRATEGY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN PH URGED -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Stakeholders are calling for stronger interventions and collective action to improve English language proficiency among Filipinos, warning that persistent learning gaps could undermine their readiness for future jobs and opportunities.

2.ICC NAMES 3 JUDGES IN DUTERTE TRIAL -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday named the judges designated to form the Trial Chamber III that will handle the crimes against humanity cases of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte.

SINGAPORE

1. AGEING CONDOS IN SINGAPORE NEED A LEG UP WITH BETTER RULES, NOT A HANDOUT -- CNA

More than 1,000 of Singapore’s 3,750 private residential developments are at least 30 years old and for some, ageing infrastructure is beginning to show.

2. SINGAPORE AND FRANCE TO DISCUSS MUTUAL AREAS OF SECURITY CONCERNS LIKE SCAMS, RADICALISATION -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore and France will hold discussions on deepening the operational and technical aspects of existing security-related agreements, said Mr Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior.

THAILAND

1. CABINET APPROVES THB20BN LOAN TO SHORE UP OIL FUEL FUND AMID ENERGY CRUNCH -- THE NATION

The Cabinet has approved a THB20 billion emergency loan for the Oil Fuel Fund Office to ease liquidity strains as the fund’s net position stays more than THB53bn in the red.

 2. TRAVEL AGENTS SLAM B1,000 EXIT TAX -- BANGKOK POST

The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) strongly opposes the government's plan to levy a 1,000‑baht departure tax on Thai travellers, warning it will hamper two‑way tourism and hurt the economy during a cost-of-living crisis.

VIETNAM

 1.TAPPING BOND MARKET TO RAISE FUNDS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam will mobilise nearly US$37 billion (RM146 billion) this year to supplement financial needs. The primary source will be the issuance of government bonds that will be listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange.

2.NEW RULES TO MANAGE FOREIGN CAPITAL -- VIETNAMPLUS

State Bank of Vietnam will revise foreign exchange management regulations related to overseas direct investment flowing into the country. The move will allow a flexible and synchronised approach to managing capital flows.

-- BERNAMA