2.ELECTRIC VEHICLES DOMINATE URBAN USERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Myanmar Automobile Manufacturers and Distributors Association said electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming popular among the urban community. More city drivers are opting for EVs due to rising fuel prices.

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 PHILIPPINES

1. HABAGAT TO DAMPEN W. VISAYAS, MOST OF LUZON ON MONDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Typhoon Domeng, will cause rains over Western Visayas and most of Luzon, the weather bureau said Monday.

2. VP SARA MUST FILE IMPEACHMENT RESPONSE UNTIL 7 P.M. MONDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Vice President Sara Duterte has until 7 p.m. Monday to file her answer to the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate impeachment court.

SINGAPORE

1. SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE HELPS COUNTRIES REDUCE THE CHANCES OF MISUNDERSTANDING, MISCALCULATION: CHAN CHUN SING - CNA

Conferences like the Shangri-La Dialogue allow countries to understand each other's actions and can reduce the chances of misunderstanding and miscalculation, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday

2. APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR INAUGURAL AWARDS FOR SINGAPORE SMES THAT USE AI TO BOOST BUSINESS --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Applications are open for inaugural awards to recognise up to 30 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have used artificial intelligence to make a difference in their business.

 THAILAND 

1. VIETNAM SEES THAILAND AS A PARTNER, NOT A RIVAL AMID GEOPOLITICAL UNCERTAINTY -- THE NATION

Vietnam sees Thailand as a partner, not a rival, as Hanoi advances proactive bamboo diplomacy, balanced foreign ties, and deeper ASEAN cooperation amid uncertainty.

2. DSI SUMMONS KEY FUEL PROBE SUSPECT -- BANGKOK POST

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has issued a summons to a key suspect in a major fuel adulteration investigation, ordering him to report and hear formal charges on June 8.

VIETNAM

1.EUROPEAN DEFORESTATION RULE COMPLIANCE - - VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam is emphasising its 2020 forest boundary map to help exporters comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation. This will help to reduce risks for exporters of coffee, rubber and timber to the European market.

2.HO CHI MINH EXPANDS UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE -- VIETNAMPLUS Ho Chi Minh City is expanding quality healthcare in remote and island areas as part of its universal health coverage agenda. Authorities are deploying doctors and extending hospital services to these areas.

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