1.PRABOWO, WONG REAFFIRM OPEN MALACCA STRAIT UNDER UNCLOS -- ANTARA

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed on Monday to keep the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait open for international shipping under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

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2.INDONESIA'S CARBON TRADING VALUE TO REACH RP5 TRILLION -- ANTARA

Indonesia's carbon trading economic value could reach around Rp5 trillion (approximately US$277.7 million) if managed properly, accountably, transparently, and with the public interest at its core, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said here on Monday.

LAOS

1.REFORMS, HUMAN CAPITAL KEY FOR GROWTH -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Experts said stronger governance, legal reform and investment in human capital are key for Laos to  graduate from Least Developed Country status. This was discussed at the 2026 Annual Scientific Seminar Conference in Vientiane. 

2.SOIL REMOVAL BANNED DURING MONSOON -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Authorities in Vientiane have ordered a temporary suspension of all soil removal and infilling during the rainy season. The move is  to avoid road damage, ensure public safety and protect infrastructure.  

PHILIPPINES

 1. TENNIS WORLD’S RESPECT, ADMIRATION AT ALEX EALA’S FEET - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The standing ovation, despite her fourth-round exit from the most revered among tennis’ four Grand Slams, said it all: Alexandra "Alex" Eala has earned global respect and admiration.

2. HABAGAT, EASTERLIES TO DAMPEN PARTS OF THE PHILIPPINES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Several parts of the country will experience rain on Tuesday due to the southwest monsoon (habagat), and the easterlies, the state weather bureau said.

 SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE AND INDONESIA 'STRATEGICALLY ALIGNED' TO KEEP STRAIT OF MALACCA AND SINGAPORE OPEN TO ALL: PM WONG -- CNA

Singapore and Indonesia are strategically aligned as countries that have coastlines along the Strait of Malacca and Singapore, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, adding that both nations would do their part to keep the waterway safe, open and accessible to all.

2. SINGAPORE, CHINA CAN DEEPEN COLLABORATION, DEVELOP SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE WORLD: CHEE HONG TAT --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore and China can continue to deepen and expand collaboration in various areas, which could yield solutions with benefits for the wider world, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat.

THAILAND 

1. CUSTOMS TURNS TO AI, X-RAYS TO STOP THAILAND BECOMING DRUG-TRANSIT HUB -- THE NATION

Thailand’s Customs Department is stepping up outbound passenger and cargo screening with AI, X-ray machines, K-9 units and risk-management systems after recent trafficking cases raised concerns that transnational drug networks are exploiting the country’s airports and logistics infrastructure.

2. ENERGY REFORM 'MUST PROCEED' -- BANGKOK POST

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the government would need to work more closely with the private sector on energy transition measures if the Constitutional Court decides to reject its 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, stressing that energy reform is vital to economic security.

VIETNAM

1.COFFEE EXPORTS HIT RM20 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam exported 1.1 million metric tonnes of coffee valued at US$5 billion (RM20 billion) in the first half of the year. China was the major buyer, followed by Germany, Italy and the United States.

1.MEGA PORT TO PROPEL MARITIME SECTOR -- VIETNAM NEWS 

Ho Chi Minh City broke ground on Sunday on a new international port project worth nearly US$261 million (RM1 billion). It will boost logistics capacity and strengthen maritime connectivity across the country's southern corridor.

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