Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed that China regards its relationship with Cambodia as a diplomatic priority. During talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, he reiterated the "ironclad" friendship between the two nations.

2.CAMBODIA ENTERS NEW ERA OF AI DIPLOMACY -- FRESH NEWS

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Cambodia became one of the founding signatories to the Agreement on the Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cooperation Organisation in Shanghai. It marks an important milestone in the country's engagement in global AI governance.

INDONESIA

1.PRABOWO TARGETS UP TO 50 ETHANOL PLANTS TO SUPPORT E20 FUEL PROGRAM -- ANTARA

President Prabowo Subianto announced a target to build up to 50 new ethanol plants across Indonesia to support the E20 agenda, which mandates fuel to contain at least a 20 percent blend of bioethanol.

2.PRABOWO SAYS INDONESIA TO LAUNCH NATIONAL ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE -- ANTARA

 President Prabowo Subianto has revealed that Indonesia will soon have a national electric motorcycle as part of efforts to strengthen the domestic automotive industry while promoting the use of environmentally friendly vehicles.

MYANMAR

1.COASTAL MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government will implement an Integrated Coastal Management strategy based on the green, blue, and circular economies. It aims to protect coastal ecosystems while promoting sustainable economic growth and improving the livelihoods of coastal communities.

2.LOANS TO BOOST COTTON CULTIVATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The MSME Development Fund will provide loans to develop the cotton industry nationwide. Farmers who want to expand their cottonseed oil extraction and yarn-making machines can apply for loans.

PHILIPPINES

1. GENERALLY FAIR WEATHER TO PREVAIL NATIONWIDE SATURDAY - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Generally fair weather will prevail across the country on Saturday, with isolated rain showers expected due to the southwest monsoon (habagat) and localised thunderstorms, the weather bureau said.

2.UNBEATEN BOSSING, FIBERXERS GRAB SHARE OF LEAD -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Blackwater and Converge posted contrasting wins to grab a share of the lead in their respective groups in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Friday.

SINGAPORE

1. CNB ARRESTS 100 SUSPECTED DRUG OFFENDERS IN ISLANDWIDE OPERATION; DRUGS WORTH MORE THAN S$34,000 SEIZED - CNA

An islandwide anti-drug operation this month resulted in the arrest of 100 suspected drug offenders and the seizure of more than S$34,000 (US$26,300) worth of drugs, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said on Friday.

2. MOTHER TONGUE A CORNERSTONE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM, BUT MASTERING IT NO EASY TASK: PM WONG --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Mother tongue languages connect Singaporeans to their roots, values and cultural heritage, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

THAILAND

1. THAI PUPIL TOPS GLOBAL CODING CONTEST IN ROME -- THE NATION

Grade 3 pupil Pavin Pattanavekin secured two world No.1 coding awards and further honours in mathematics and science at an international contest in Rome.

2. VENDORS STRUGGLE DESPITE AID PLAN -- BANGKOK POST

The Commerce Ministry's proposed 40-baht khao kaeng scheme was intended to ease living costs. Instead, it has exposed a simple reality in markets across Thailand: many vendors are already selling meals at that price without government support.

VIETNAM

1.PRODUCTIVITY-DRIVEN MODEL KEY FOR GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Asian Development Bank said that sustaining strong growth momentum requires a model driven by productivity and efficiency. Vietnam recorded 8.18 per cent economic growth in the first half of the year.

2.HANOI ESTABLISHES NIGHT-TIME ECONOMIC ZONES  -- VIETNAMPLUS

Hanoi will develop night-time economy zones, corridors and public spaces centred on heritage, culture and creativity to increase  tourist spending. It will manage these zones through the city's intelligent operations centre.

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