The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is considering evaluating its visa-free policy for certain countries to stop Indonesia from becoming a safe haven for scam operators.

2.INDONESIA DETAINS 210 FOREIGNERS IN MAJOR ONLINE INVESTMENT SCAM RAID -- ANTARA

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  Indonesian immigration authorities in Batam have detained 210 foreign nationals suspected of operating a massive international online investment scam, following a month-long intelligence operation targeting suspicious activities in a local apartment complex.  

 MYANMAR

1.AQUACULTURE ZONES TO MODERNISE SECTOR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Modern aquaculture zones will be expanded nationwide to increase the supply of fishery products and foreign exchange earnings.These special zones could generate nearly US$200 million (RM784 million) in annual revenue.

2.HIGH-YIELDING MAIZE HYBRIDS LAUNCHED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar and Chinese companies launched three hybrid maize varieties, namely Kannong maize. The new varieties are suitable for the local climate, resistant to pests and capable of yielding up to five metric tonnes per acre (0.4 hectare). 

 PHILIPPINES

1.PRODUCTIVE WEEK: PBBM HOSTS ASEAN SUMMIT, EXPANDS AID ROLLOUT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. capped the week with fruitful outcomes of the Philippines’ successful hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) engagements in Cebu, complemented by the nationwide rollout of expanded government aid, continued efforts toward infrastructure development, and stronger military capability.

2. ASEAN CAPS CEBU SUMMIT WITH UNITY CALL AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY Beneath the bright lights of the Mactan Expo Center and the drumbeats of Cebu’s street dancers, Southeast Asian leaders gathered this week carrying the weight of rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions, border tensions, and an increasingly volatile global landscape.

SINGAPORE

  1. SINGAPORE WORKING WITH INDONESIA TO ASSIST SINGAPOREANS AFFECTED BY MOUNT DUKONO ERUPTION -- CNA

Singapore is working with Indonesia to provide assistance and support to the Singaporeans who were affected by the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Friday.

2. ASEAN SHOULD UPHOLD NAVIGATIONAL RIGHTS TO ENSURE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE, SAYS PM WONG --  THE STRAITS TIMES

 ASEAN should continue to uphold navigational rights and freedoms, especially through international waterways, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the ASEAN Summit on May 8, emphasising that supply chain resilience depends on maritime connectivity.  

 THAILAND 

1. THAILAND AND VIETNAM TARGET $25BN TRADE MILESTONE AT ASEAN SUMMIT -- THE NATION

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung pledge to deepen economic ties and accelerate infrastructure investment in Cebu talks.

2. UNDERSTANDING EMERGENCY DEBT DECREES -- BANGKOK POST

Anutin Charnvirakul is the sixth Thai prime minister to issue an emergency decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow funds, this time in an effort to address the impact of the energy crisis and support the country's energy transition.

VIETNAM

1.MULTIMILLION PROJECT TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY TOURISM - - VIETNAMPLUS

Officials have approved a cultural and historical tourism and cable car complex project worth US$79 million (RM310 million). The project aims to tap the area’s natural landscapes, geographical advantages and historical treasures. 

2.SRI LANKA WELCOMES VIETNAMESE INVESTMENTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam and Sri Lanka have agreed to tap potential investment opportunities after elevating their ties to a comprehensive partnership on Friday. Vietnamese enterprises will explore investments in infrastructure, tourism, electric vehicles, technology, and telecommunications sectors.

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