Indonesia's Finance Ministry is set to acquire a 60 percent stake in PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC), operator of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway (HSR), with the process expected to conclude by mid-September.

2.INDONESIA, EU TARGET Q4 2026 SIGNING FOR IEU-CEPA TRADE DEAL -- ANTARA

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Indonesia and the European Union are on track to officially sign the long-awaited Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking a major milestone following nearly a decade of trade negotiations.

CAMBODIA

1.BUILDING HUMAN CAPITAL FOR DIGITAL ECONOMY -- FRESH NEWS 

Prime Minister Hun Manet outlined four key recommendations to accelerate education reforms, emphasising quality, equity, digital transformation, and human capital development. These are to prepare students for the digital economy.

2.PEACE VILLAGE TO BOOST RURAL DEVELOPMENT -- THE PHNOM PENH POST 

Cambodia and South Korea have launched the second phase of the “Peace Village Project” to upgrade rural infrastructure across three northwestern provinces. The project will be implemented in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces. 

 PHILIPPINES

1. TROPICAL CYCLONE MAYMAY WEAKENS INTO LPA; WIND SIGNAL LIFTED IN PHILIPPINES -- PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY  Tropical cyclone Maymay has weakened into a low pressure area, the weather bureau said on Friday.

2. STRONGER SCHOOL-INDUSTRY TIES TO PREPARE FILIPINOS FOR FUTURE JOBS -- PHILIPPINES NEWS AGENCY The Philippines needs closer coordination among schools, businesses and the government to equip Filipinos with skills that match industry needs and prepare them for future jobs.

SINGAPORE

1. GAVIN LEE PREACHES CALM AHEAD OF SINGAPORE’S CRUNCH ASEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH INDONESIA - CNA

 In what is the Lions' highest-stakes encounter at the ASEAN Championships so far this year, head coach Gavin Lee’s message remains the same - that his team remains composed and plays their own game.

2. EXPERIMENTAL CAMERA-BASED ERP SYSTEM RECORDS 97.2 PCT AVERAGE ACCURACY -- THE STRAITS TIMES

An experimental camera-based system for road toll payments is able to accurately recognise Singapore vehicle licence plates more than nine out of 10 times, even in rain and night-time conditions.

 THAILAND 

1. THAI POLICE ARREST FOUR VIETNAMESE IN LINKED SCAM AND BRIBERY CASES -- THE NATION

Metropolitan Police said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that tracing money flows from a drug case had led investigators to a transnational call-centre scam network and four arrests involving Vietnamese nationals.

2. THAILAND TO RAMP UP CREATIVE CITIES DRIVE -- BANGKOK POST

Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).

VIETNAM

1.VIETNAM EYES BROADER TRADE WITH MALAYSIA -- VIETNAM NEWS

Prime Minister Le Minh Hưng reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to strong ties with Malaysia during a reception for outgoing Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Tan Yang Thai. He called for greater trade in agricultural, processed foods, electronics and construction materials.  

2.DURIAN EXPORTS EXPECTED TO HIT RM18 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam's durian industry is aiming to generate US$4.5 billion (RM18 billion) in export revenue this year.  The sector has become a key revenue earner after fresh durian exports to China officially began in 2022.

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