1.INDONESIA'S ECONOMY GROWS 5.29 PERCENT DESPITE GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s economic performance continues to outpace global trends despite persistent geopolitical tension and technological disruption, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated.

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2.INDONESIA'S POVERTY RATE FALLS TO 8.07 PCT, LOWEST IN RECENT YEARS -- ANTARA

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a decline of 430,000 in the number of poor people in March 2026, bringing the total down to 22.93 million from 23.36 million in September 2025.  

CAMBODIA

1.PEACE BOAT PROMOTES MEKONG UNITY -- FRESH NEWS

Cambodia and China launched the week-long second edition of “Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat Programme” to promote peace, regional connectivity and people-to-people exchanges among the six countries along the Mekong River.

2.ASEAN COMMIT TO EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

Public service leaders from ASEAN and its Plus Three partners have pledged to build more efficient, innovative and people-centred public services that meet the needs of citizens across the region.

MYANMAR 

1.YANGON PORT SEES 402 CONTAINER SHIP CALLS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Myanma Port Authority announced that 402 container vessels called at Yangon Port between January and July this year, demonstrating the port’s growing capacity to accommodate larger ships following the expansion of its navigational draft.

2.GAS PIPELINE, ENERGY TRADE TALKS WITH BANGLADESH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar and Bangladesh officials discussed plans to develop a natural gas pipeline, expand energy trade—including liquefied natural gas imports—and strengthen cooperation in bilateral trade and maritime transport.

PHILIPPINES

1. TROPOCAL STORM MAYMAY MAKES LANDFALL IN ILOCOS SUR, PHILIPPINES-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY Tropical Storm Maymay (Kuraji) has made landfall in the vicinity of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the weather bureau said Thursday.

2. GOV'T WORK, CLASSES IN NCR, 21 AREAS IN PHILIPPINES- SUSPENDED AUG. 6 AMID HEAVY RAINS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 21 provinces on Thursday due to continuous heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon (habagat).

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE READY TO ROLL OUT HAZE RESPONSE PLANS AS ASEAN MONITORING CENTRE RAISES ALERT LEVEL - CNA

 Singapore is ready to activate its response plans if transboundary haze affects the country’s air quality, Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu said on Wednesday after an ASEAN monitoring centre raised the alert level for the region.

2. BOTH MNCS, SMES NEEDED FOR SINGAPORE’S ECONOMY TO THRIVE: JEFFREY SIOW -- THE STRAITS TIMES

For Singapore’s economy to thrive, both multinational corporations (MNCs) and smaller local companies here need to succeed, said Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.

THAILAND

  1. DOLPHIN AND KUJIRA RAISE RAIN RISK IN THAILAND THROUGH INDIRECT EFFECTS -- THE NATION

TMD says Typhoon Dolphin and Tropical Storm Kujira will not hit directly but may increase rainfall through monsoon conditions.

2. GOVT SHOWS UNITY AMID RUMOURS -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat put on a public display of unity on Tuesday, dismissing speculation the ruling coalition could fracture ahead of an expected no-confidence debate later this year.  

VIETNAM

1.HANOI REAFFIRMS LONG-TERM TIES WITH MALAYSIA -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Malaysia during talks with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Hanoi yesterday.

2.DA NANG AIRPORT EXPANSION PLAN -- VIETNAMPLUS

Da Nang International Airport will expand Terminal 1 to ease congestion caused by annual passenger traffic exceeding 14 million. The project will also add a new cargo terminal to boost freight-handling capacity.

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