Phnom Penh will address rising urban temperatures and associated health risks. According to studies, densely built-up areas are much hotter than surrounding rural areas.

2.CAMBODIAN PRODUCTS GAIN GLOBAL GROUND -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

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Cambodian agricultural and agro-processed products are popular in international markets and major retail networks, as the private sector-driven “Made in Cambodia” campaign boosts processing and strengthens value chains.

INDONESIA

1.INDONESIA SANCTIONS 6 FIRMS AFTER 1,511 HECTARES BURN IN KALIMANTAN -- ANTARA

The Forestry Ministry has imposed sanctions on six Forest Utilization Business Permit (PBPH) holders following fires covering 1,511.55 hectares across their concession areas in Kalimantan.

 2.NTT EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 103, INJURIES REACH 1,666: BNPB -- ANTARA

The death toll from the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) earthquake has increased to 103 as of Tuesday, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB).

 MYANMAR

1.FEWER CHECKPOINTS TO BOOST TRADE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government will reduce unnecessary checkpoints along transit routes to curb illegal trade while ensuring the swift movement of goods, supporting local production and boosting exports to drive economic growth.

 2.ROBUSTA COFFEE CULTIVATION EXPANDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Yangon Region Department of Agriculture said 33,200 Robusta coffee plants have been cultivated across 77 acres of rubber and forest land in three townships, with about 45 kilogrammes of seeds distributed to local farmers.

PHILIPPINES

1.HISTORIC COCONUT PALACE REVITALISED AHEAD OF 49TH ASEAN SUMMIT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The historic Coconut Palace has been revitalised ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit in November.

2.FOREIGN-MALIGNED INFLUENCE ACTIVITIES UP IN LAST 4 MONTHS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Foreign-maligned influence activities against the Philippines and the protection of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) have increased since May, a military official said Tuesday.

SINGAPORE

1. NDP 2027 TO RETURN TO THE PADANG AS SINGAPORE MARKS 60 YEARS OF NATIONAL SERVICE - CNA

The National Day Parade (NDP) will return to the Padang next year to commemorate 60 years of National Service (NS), Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Tuesday

 2. NTU-BUILT ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT COMPLETES FIRST PHASE OF FLIGHT TESTS IN GERMANY -- THE STRAITS TIMES

An electric aircraft designed, engineered and built in Singapore has completed its first phase of flight tests in Cochstedt, Germany.

VIETNAM

1.HANOI TO OPERATE 45,800 BUS TRIPS FOR NATIONAL DAY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Hanoi plans to operate nearly 45,800 bus trips during the National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2 to cope with potential spikes in passenger numbers.

 2.REAL ESTATE LOANS NEAR RM384 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Real estate business loans rose to nearly US$95 billion (RM384 billion) as of June 30, with urban development and housing projects accounting for the largest share, according to the Ministry of Construction.

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