2.ONLINE SYSTEM TO MODERNISE AGRI SECTOR -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has introduced the online Agro-Link system to modernise the management of agricultural imports and exports. The system will improve data management, transparency, and reduce processing times.

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MYANMAR 

1.EASY E -WITHDRAWAL FOR PENSIONERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanma Economic Bank announced that pension card holders can withdraw cash from its 190 branches without a service charge. All its branches are now equipped with a centralised e-Pension system.

2.ICRC REACHES OUT TO DISABLED COMMUNITY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is assisting thousands of people with disabilities through seven physical rehabilitation centres. ICRC and its partner organisations provide prosthetic services, wheelchairs, assistive devices, walking aids and physiotherapy.

PHILIPPINES

1.PH REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PEACE, COOPERATION, RULES BASED-ORDER -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines will continue to work with all nations in the pursuit of peace, stability, sustainable development and rules-based international order.

2.BFAR LAUNCHES MMK 2.0 TO SAFEGUARD PH AQUATIC RESOURCES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has launched the National Search for Outstanding Coastal and Inland Communities under the “Malinis at Masaganang Katubigan” (MMK 2.0) programme.

SINGAPORE

1. NTUC CONCERNED ABOUT EMPLOYERS PRESENTING RETRENCHMENTS AS 'NEW OPPORTUNITIES' BY ASKING WORKERS TO REAPPLY FOR ROLES ABROAD - CNA

mployees who lose their jobs in Singapore are considered to have been retrenched even if new or similar roles in their organisations are available overseas which they successfully apply for, the Manpower Ministry (MOM) and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) have told CNA.

2. AI SOLUTION TO MAKE NEIGHBOURHOODS SAFER FOR SENIORS AMONG PROJECTS AT NEW URBAN PLANNING EXHIBITION --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Using a mix of sensors, robots and AI, an ongoing study is teaching urban planners how to make Singapore’s neighbourhoods safer for its ageing population.

THAILAND

1. ANUTIN SAYS THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER SITUATION UNDER CONTROL, UNCONCERNED OVER MOU 44 CANCELLATION -- THE NATION

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand has carefully assessed the Thai-Cambodian border situation and insists the cancellation of MoU 44 will not harm the country.

2. RIVER NETWORK ASKS CHINA AMBASSADOR TO VISIT RIVER -- BANGKOK POST

A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities.

VIETNAM

1.PHU THO PROVINCE EMERGING INVESTMENT HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS

Foreign direct investment inflows into the northern province of Phu Tho are rising this year. The province had granted investment licences to 15 new foreign projects worth US$307.2 million (RM1.2 billion) as of May 20.

2.QUANG NINH POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION -- VIETNAMPLUS

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh welcomed more than 10 million visitors in the first five months this year. Domestic travellers reached over 7.9 million arrivals, while international visitors surpassed 2.2 million.

-- BERNAMA