The death toll from the major earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has risen to 75 as of Thursday afternoon, the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB) reported.

2.INDONESIA DENIES US ALLEGATIONS OF TRANSSHIPMENT FRAUD -- ANTARA

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The Indonesian government has denied allegations of a transshipment scam by the United States (US), following the White House's report "The Great Transshipment Scam."

LAOS

1.SUSTAINABLE GROWTH URGED FOR GOLDEN TRIANGLE -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone urged more sustainable development of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. Companies have established operations in manufacturing, real estate, housing, hotels, trade, banking, and tourism.

2.LAOS ACCELERATES CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Clean Energy Day 2026 will bring policymakers, industry leaders and development partners together in Vientiane on Sept 3. They will discuss renewable energy, clean investment and regional connectivity to accelerate Laos’ energy transition.

MYANMAR

1.MYANMAR, THAILAND DEEPEN MILITARY COOPERATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Top Myanmar and Thai military officers held discussions in Bangkok to strengthen defence ties. They deliberated on addressing pressing issues including border region peace, illegal trade, narcotic trafficking and cybercrimes.

2.RESPECTING DISABLED PEOPLE’S RIGHTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government has called for equal rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities, urging the full implementation of relevant laws and policies to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, employment and transport.

PHILIPPINES

1.  BAGUIO INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO VACCINATE 25K KIDS VS MEASLES - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) is ramping up efforts to attain its target of 25,335 children for the measles-rubella simultaneous immunisation activity (MR-SIA), amid a low turnout due to heavy monsoon rains in recent days.

2. SURVEYS VALUABLE IN ENHANCING ANTI-POVERTY, HUNGER PROGRAMS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomed the results of the latest survey of OCTA Research and Social Weather Stations (SWS) as these reports can further enhance the DSWD’s implementation of social protection programs and services for the poor, marginalised and vulnerable sectors.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE AND INDIA DISCUSS BILATERAL COOPERATION ON SEMICONDUCTORS, FOOD SECURITY AT MINISTERIAL MEETING - CNA

Ministers from Singapore and India on Thursday discussed cooperation on semiconductors, food security and skills development at the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said.

2. SEARCH ONGOING AFTER CROCODILE SIGHTED AT PANDAN RESERVOIR; WATER ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Water activities at Pandan Reservoir have been suspended after a crocodile was spotted on Aug 20, with the authorities launching search operations in the area.

THAILAND

1. ANUTIN COURTS INVESTMENT FROM SKYLINE AND T&G GLOBAL -- THE NATION

Anutin Charnvirakul urged Skyline Enterprises and T&G Global to expand in Thailand and use the country as a gateway to ASEAN and India.

2. NORTHERN OPERATORS WANT FLOOD MEASURES -- BANGKOK POST

With floods starting to hit the North, preventive measures such as flood management infrastructure and reducing monoculture farming should be a focus to mitigate recurring impacts in areas prone to inundation as they are deprived of tourism opportunities during every low season, according to the Tourism Council of Nan.

VIETNAM

1.HANOI’S SUPPORT FOR PHILIPPINES-LED ASEAN AGENDA -- VIETNAMPLUS

President To Lam said Vietnam is ready to work with the Philippines, as the 2026 ASEAN Chair, and other member states to strengthen regional peace, boost economic ties and promote inclusive and sustainable development.

2.QUANG TRI RELEASES RESCUED WILD ANIMALS -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri released 13 rescued wild animals into their natural habitat, including stump-tailed macaques, box turtles, pygmy slow lorises, clouded monitor lizards and Sunda pangolins.

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