Housing and Settlement Areas Minister Maruarar Sirait stated that the subsidized home ownership mortgage (KPR) scheme with a tenor of up to 40 years has been approved and is ready for implementation.

2.INDONESIA TARGETS US$121 BILLION EV BATTERY INVESTMENT PUSH -- JAKARTA POST

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Indonesia is pitching its vast nickel and mineral wealth to global markets, opening the door for an estimated US$121 billion in investment opportunities to build an integrated national electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem.

LAOS

1.CIVIL SERVANTS  KEY TO NATION BUILDING -- VIENTIANE TIMES

All government agencies have been urged to strengthen efficiency, integrity, accountability and professionalism in public administration to better serve the people. It is crucial to reduce poverty, build economic self-reliance and address development challenges.

2.JAPAN SPEARHEADS  QUALITY EDUCATION -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The Japan International Cooperation Agency will establish provincial teacher development centres in Laos to improve teachers’ training and improve student learning outcomes in nine provinces.

MYANMAR

1.MUSHROOM FARMING TRAINING FOR FARMERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Department of Agriculture is conducting a mushroom cultivation course to create livelihood opportunities for farmers in Yangon. It will provide knowledge and practical skills in mushroom cultivation, support income generation, improve household nutrition and utilise agricultural waste.

2.ENCOURAGING INVESTORS TO TAP SOLAR ENERGY. -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Investors are urged to invest in solar power to bolster energy security. Currently, Myanmar has 12 solar plants, 32 hydropower plants, 24 natural gas-fired plants, 2 coal-fired plants, and liquefied natural gas plants.

PHILIPPINES

1.UAE GRANTS VISA-ON-ARRIVAL TO ELIGIBLE FILIPINOS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Philippine passport holders with valid visa, residence permit, or green card issued by the United States, European Union member states, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand, are eligible to a “visa-on-arrival” at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), beginning June 25.

 2.MSMES SHOULD TAP AI TO BOLSTER THEIR BIZ – TECH FIRM EXEC -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Even with limited capital resources of many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), they can harness artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and boost profitability.

SINGAPORE

1.TWO SINGAPOREANS DEALT WITH UNDER ISA; TEEN SUBSCRIBED TO 'SALAD BAR' MIX OF EXTREMIST IDEOLOGIES - CNA

Two self-radicalised male Singaporeans were dealt with under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in March, including a 19-year-old influenced by what the Internal Security Department (ISD) has called "salad bar" extremism.

2.HIGH-NUTRITION S’PORE TOMATOES AND FISH COULD SOON BE ON THE MENU ON FLIGHTS, IN SCHOOLS, FOR NSMEN --  THE STRAITS TIMES

A two-year partnership between in-flight caterer SATS and Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) will explore how locally developed crops can be used in large-scale production.

VIETNAM

1.BETTER FINANCING FOR INVESTMENT PROJECTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s State Bank has raised the maximum ratio of short-term capital from the current 30 per cent  to 40 per cent starting July 1. It will help financial institutions to provide capital to businesses and investment projects.

2.HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR CHINESE MARKETS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnamese firms are advised to produce superior products for the Chinese market due to the stringent regulations. China is shifting toward high-quality, high-standard products, with priority in  food safety, origin and quality.

-- BERNAMA