2.ASEAN OBSERVERS MEET DISPLACED PEOPLE -- FRESH NEWS 

The ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia on Tuesday met nearly 300 displaced families and observed their living conditions in Tbeng Meanchey district, Preah Vihear province. The civilians are still unable to return to their homes due to border tensions. 

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INDONESIA 

1.INDONESIA BLOCKS 3.7 MILLION ONLINE GAMBLING SITES SINCE OCT 2024 -- ANTARA            Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Digital has blocked 3.7 million websites and online content linked to illegal gambling since Oct. 20, 2024, while thousands of bank accounts have been shut as authorities intensify enforcement.

2.GOVT SECURES 10TH CONSECUTIVE CLEAN AUDIT FOR 2025 FINANCIAL REPORT -- ANTARA

 Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa declared the execution of the 2025 State Budget a success, delivering resilient economic growth and securing a landmark tenth consecutive clean audit report, despite tough global trade challenges.

PHILIPPINES

1.ERC MOVES TO TIGHTEN SELECTION PROCESS FOR POWER SUPPLY DEALS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is looking into gaps on the competitive selection process (CSP) for power supply deals, citing the need to protect end consumers.

2.PHIVOLCS LOGS EARTHQUAKE SWARM OFF MASBATE; URGES LOCALS TO BE ALERT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded an earthquake swarm of 54 incidents off the coast of Claveria, Masbate, and urged residents near the shoreline to remain vigilant and be aware of natural warning signs of a possible tsunami.

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPORE, INDONESIA LAUNCH DEFENCE ALUMNI INITIATIVE-- CNA

Singapore and Indonesia launched a new defence alumni initiative on Tuesday, aimed at bringing together generations of military officers from both countries.

2.DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST BLOOMBERG, REPORTER TO PROTECT STANDING OF OFFICES: SHANMUGAM, TAN SEE LENG --  THE STRAITS TIMES

 The defamation suit against Bloomberg and its reporter had been initiated to protect the standing of their ministerial offices, said Cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng on July 14.

THAILAND

1.THAILAND REVAMPS VISA RULES FOR 65 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES -- THE NATION

 Ploytalay Laksameesangchan, deputy government spokesperson, said on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) that the Cabinet had considered and approved a further review of Thailand’s visa-exemption measures and visa privileges.

2.GOVT DENIES RAIL TERMINATION -- BANGKOK POST

 The government has denied reports that it has already decided to terminate the public-private partnership contract for the high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports.

VIETNAM

1.PUMP-PRIMING ECONOMY FOR GROWTH -- VIETNAM PLUS

  Improving fiscal and monetary policies and removing bottlenecks will be priorities to sustain double-digit economic growth in the second half of 2026. It will help unlock capital flows for small and medium-sized enterprises.

2.HANOI PLANS NHUE RIVER CLEAN-UP PROJECT -- VIETNAM NEWS

 Hanoi officials have proposed a five-year US$2.9 billion (RM12 billion) project to dredge and depollute the Nhue. The 61.5km river runs through 19 wards and communes, serving as a vital drainage and water-supply channel.

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