Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has resumed operations at the TRIGA 2000 reactor in Bandung, West Java, strengthening research, radioisotope production, and radiopharmaceutical development, the agency said on Wednesday.

2.INDONESIA'S 2025 INVESTMENT TOPS TARGET ON DOWNSTREAMING -- ANTARA

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Indonesia's realised investment reached a record Rp1,931.2 trillion (about US$120.7 billion) in 2025, exceeding the government's Rp1,905.6 trillion (US$119.1 billion) target as downstream industries and projects outside Java drove growth.

CAMBODIA

1.EXPLORING DEFENCE TIES WITH BRAZIL -- FRESH NEWS

Cambodia and Brazil discussed strengthening military-to-military cooperation as part of broader efforts to enhance bilateral relations. Potential collaboration between the armed forces of both countries is being explored. 

2.ANGKOR WAT BANS IMPROPER KHMER ATTIRE -- THE PHNOM PENH POST

Authorities at the Angkor Archaeological Park have banned visitors from wearing inappropriate ancient Khmer costumes. Visitors in unsuitable traditional costumes will no longer be permitted to enter the Angkor complex. 

LAOS

1.LAOS, VIETNAM TO STUDY SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Laos and Vietnam will expand cooperation in forestry research, technology transfer and sustainable forest development. The Lao National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute and the Vietnam Academy of Forest Sciences signed an agreement to implement the cooperation. 

2.PRESIDENT CALLS ON MEDIA TO REINVENT ITSELF -- VIENTIANE TIMES

President Thongloun Sisoulith has urged the local media to take a more professional approach and adapt to the modern media landscape. He told journalists to strengthen professionalism and integrity, deliver quality journalism and combat fake news.

PHILIPPINES

1. PBBM WOOS SINGAPORE INVESTORS FOR STRONGER PH HEALTHCARE,DIGITAL INFRA - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday met with Singaporean investors and telecommunications executives to discuss initiatives aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare services and digital infrastructure.

2. DOJ, OPAPRU FORM TWG FOR SYSTEM TO RESOLVE CLAN WARS IN BARMM -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of agreement creating a joint Technical Working Group (TWG) that will formulate guidelines to resolve community-based conflicts and clan feuds or “rido” in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and nearby areas.    

SINGAPORE

1. SOME BUSINESSES WILL LOSE OUT AMID DEEPER SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, BUT BOTH SIDES WILL BENEFIT: THARMAN - CNA

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said some Singapore businesses would lose out as economic ties deepen with Malaysia, but stressed that closer integration would ultimately benefit both countries.

2. BOTH SIDES TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRANSITION WHEN S’PORE TAKES OVER FROM PHILIPPINES AS ASEAN CHAIR: PM WONG --  THE STRAITS TIMES

As Singapore takes over the ASEAN chairmanship from the Philippines in 2027, both sides will ensure a smooth transition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on July 15.

THAILAND 

1. THAI BOXING CAMP BUSTED FOR RUNNING CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING RING, 15 VICTIMS RESCUED -- THE NATION

Thailand's CIB rescues 15 young fighters and arrests a Rayong Muay Thai camp manager after an undercover sting exposes a child prostitution ring.

2. 5,814 CAUGHT IN EXAM SCANDAL -- BANGKOK POST

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has submitted a list of 5,814 candidates whose examination scores were found to be irregular to the Central Examination Committee for consideration of revoking their appointments.

VIETNAM

1.EUROPEAN CONFIDENCE IN VIETNAM IS STRONG -- VIETNAMPLUS

The EuroCham Business Confidence Index rose to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, the highest in nearly seven years. It reflects growing confidence among the European business community in Vietnam’s economy. 

2.HO CHI MINH EYES QUALITY INVESTMENTS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City is reshaping its foreign direct investment policy to woo high-quality investors. It aims to attract investment in green growth, digital transformation and sustainable development.

-- BERNAMA