President Prabowo Subianto said the government will make massive investments in the marine economy or blue economy in line with the increasing global demand for animal-derived protein.

2. INTERPOL INDONESIA'S NCB PLANS TO FORM TRANSNATIONAL CRIME TASK FORCE -- ANTARA

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The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Interpol Indonesia, along with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, plans to consolidate efforts by forming a task force to address transnational crime in the country.

MYANMAR 

1. MODERN WAREHOUSES TO STORE GRAINS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

A publicly listed company will construct three storage facilities with a combined capacity of 25,000 tonnes for pulses, corn and sesame seeds in the Thilawa Special Economic Zone. It will invest US$3.7 million (RM15 million) in the project. 

2. THAILAND EYES STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Thailand is exploring ways to develop Myanmar’s energy sector, especially electricity generation and to expand offshore production. They are also planning to cooperate in Myanmar’s deep-sea port projects. 

PHILIPPINES

1. FILIPINO-ITALIAN SKIER PAYS COURTESY CALL TO PH ENVOY IN ROME -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Filipino-Italian alpine skier Francis Ceccarelli on Friday paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Neal Imperial at the Philippine Embassy in Rome, following his remarkable victories after his Winter Olympics debut in February this year.

2.  DRUG-FREE REGION: ASEAN VOWS ZERO TOLERANCE VS ILLICIT DRUGS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the illicit narcotics trade as part of its efforts to build a drug-free region.

SINGAPORE

1. SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 2 MISSING SINGAPOREAN HIKERS AFTER MOUNT DUKONO ERUPTION; 7 TO RETURN HOME: MFA -- CNA

The search for two missing Singaporean hikers following the eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia is ongoing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Saturday (May 9), while seven others who were evacuated will return home on Sunday.

2. PAP WOMEN’S WING TO GATHER WOMEN’S VIEWS, SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO MARRIAGE, PARENTHOOD WORKGROUP --  THE STRAITS TIMES

The PAP Women’s Wing will gather perspectives and lived experiences from women in Singapore to provide recommendations to the Government’s new inter-agency Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup.

THAILAND

1. ROAD COLLAPSES ON CHARAN SANIT WONG NEAR VICHAIVEJ HOSPITAL, CAUSING TRAFFIC DELAYS -- THE NATION

A road collapse occurred on Charan Sanit Wong Road in Bangkok’s Bangkok Noi district, in front of Vichaivej Hospital near Fai Chai Intersection, causing a motorcycle to overturn and triggering traffic congestion.

2. PM CALLS FOR COOPERATION AND UNITY DURING CEBU SUMMIT TRIP -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has concluded his participation in the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, underscoring Thailand's role in promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation amid global uncertainty.

VIETNAM

1. VIETNAMESE SCIENTISTS PIONEERING SPACE FRONTIER -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam has successfully developed advanced composite materials for satellite applications, a key step towards achieving its space technology ambition. This will help in building autonomous and reliable remote sensing capabilities.

2. TAPPING INDIA’S AVIATION TECHNOLOGY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Low-cost carrier Vietjet has signed strategic cooperation agreements with India’s leading enterprises —GMR Airports Limited and Bird Group. This will propel collaboration in aviation infrastructure, services and technology between Vietnam and India.

-- BERNAMA