Indonesia will continue the process of importing Russian oil despite the expiration of U.S. sanctions relief for Russian oil sales on May 16, the country’s oil and gas chief said on Monday.

2.PERTAMINA STRIKES NEW OIL FLOW AT OFFSHORE NORTHERN WEST JAVA WELL -- ANTARA

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PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PHE ONWJ) recorded initial production of 1,321 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) from the LLA-6 development well on the LLA Platform offshore in the northern waters of West Java.

LAOS

1.PRUDENT STEPS TO TRIM PUBLIC DEBTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

The government is strengthening public debt management and controls on inefficient borrowing to reduce debt. It is to reinforce tighter fiscal discipline and help maintain macroeconomic stability.

2.LAO-THAI PACT TO PROTECT MEKONG RIVER -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos and Thailand will standardise navigation safety regulations and pollution prevention in the Mekong River. It is a major step towards promoting sustainable river transport and environmental protection.

MYANMAR

1.MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The military said it is currently conducting operations to eliminate terrorists who have been controlling and abusing civilians in the Falam area of Chin State. Soldiers are  carrying out reconstruction activities in the region.

2.EARTHQUAKE SCARE IN YANGON -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 hit Kyauktan Township in Yangon on Monday morning. Many people felt the tremors and a few buildings were damaged. 

PHILIPPINES

1.HOUSE PROSECUTORS ENTER APPEARANCE; LUISTRO NAMED LEAD PROSECUTOR -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The House prosecution panel on Monday formally entered its appearance before the Senate Impeachment Court in the impending trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after senators took their oath and convened as an impeachment tribunal.

2.NBP’S LEASE COULD GENERATE STEADY REVENUE FOR BUCOR MODERNISATION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang on Monday said the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) site will be transformed into a mixed-use property that could generate steady revenue to support the Bureau’s ongoing development and modernisation plan.

SINGAPORE 

1. TEMASEK 'UNLIKELY' TO MEET 2030 CLIMATE TARGET AMID TOUGHER GLOBAL LANDSCAPE: CEO DILHAN PILLAY - CNA

Temasek Holdings is unlikely to meet its interim 2030 climate target, CEO Dilhan Pillay said on Monday, citing a more fragmented global environment, rising energy demand and the difficulties of decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation and power generation.

2. BIRD DEATHS IN SINGAPORE HIT RECORD HIGH, WITH MAN-MADE STRUCTURES NAMED TOP CULPRIT --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Two of four peregrine falcon chicks that recently won the hearts of fans in Singapore likely died after collisions with man-made structures – the top culprit of bird mortality cases recorded here.

THAILAND

1. THAILAND LAUNCHES MASSIVE TOURIST RESORT CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL FOREIGN PROXY NETWORKS -- THE NATION

The Department of Business Development (DBD) has joined forces with the Royal Thai Police and border control agencies to launch an aggressive, widespread crackdown on illegal corporate nominees operating within Thailand’s primary tourist destinations.

2. LOAN DECREE TO FACE COURT TEST -- BANGKOK POST

The Constitutional Court has accepted for review a petition challenging the legality of a decree authorising the Finance Ministry to borrow 400 billion baht to address the energy crisis and support the country's energy transition.

VIETNAM

1.DONG NAI TO ADOPT MODERN ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS

President To Lam urged Dong Nai City to shift away from a traditional industrial hub into a technology-driven modern economy. It should adopt a new growth model to emerge as a southern economic powerhouse.  

2.INNOVATIVE SHRIMP FARMING TO BE COMPETITIVE -- VIETNAMPLUS

Shrimp producers have been told to focus on value rather than volume or price competition to compete with major producers like India or Ecuador. Technology adoption, value-added products and high quality are the way forward. 

-- BERNAMA