2.INDONESIA CLOSES NINE NATIONAL PARKS TO HIKES AMID WILDFIRE RISKS -- ANTARA

 Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the temporary closure of hiking routes in nine national parks across Indonesia due to a high risk of forest and land fires.

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LAOS

1.DIGITAL SECTOR TO WOO QUALITY INVESTMENT -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The government has identified digital technology, data centres, artificial intelligence, information technology and financial technology as high-potential investment areas to drive long-term economic and social growth.

2.LUANG NAMTHA APPEALS FOR FLOOD AID -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Floodwaters have receded in Luang Namtha province following Saturday’s flash floods, but several roads remain impassable and power and water supplies are disrupted. Authorities are seeking food, clothing and medicines for affected communities.

MYANMAR

1.QR, BARCODE SYSTEM EXPANDS ACROSS FUEL STATIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

About 1,800 fuel stations nationwide have adopted barcode and QR code scanning for fuel sales, with the remaining outlets to be integrated progressively based on internet connectivity, easing access to fuel.

2.CREW MEMBER MISSING AFTER TUGBOAT FIRE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

A tugboat caught fire while refuelling near Sankin Jetty in Danubyu Township, Ayeyarwady Region, leaving one crew member missing. The tugboat was travelling from Yangon to Pyay with a gravel-carrying barge.

PHILIPPINES

1.NATIONWIDE PLANTING DRIVE TO ‘REVIVE’ PHILIPPINES COCONUT RESOURCE BASE - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Coconut farmers, government agencies, local government units, and industry partners across the country joined a recent massive simultaneous coconut-planting activity targeting millions of seedlings to mark the 40th National Coconut Week.

2.PRESIDENT MARCOS ASSURES FLOOD-HIT FILIPINOS OF SWIFT AID, RESPONSE-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured Filipinos affected by widespread flooding caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that the government is maintaining a round-the-clock response to provide immediate assistance and relief to affected communities.

SINGAPORE

1. NEPAL-TIBET DISASTER: SINGAPORE TO SEND POLICE OFFICERS SPECIALISING IN DISASTER VICTIM IDENTIFICATION - CNA

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) will deploy a team to disaster-hit Nepal, including officers specialising in disaster victim identification, following deadly flash floods and landslides at the country’s border with Tibet last week.

2. SINGAPORE-BASED RESEARCH NETWORK APPOINTED WHO COLLABORATING CENTRE FOR CLINICAL TRIALS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

A Singapore-based regional research network has been appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to advance high-quality clinical research to help the region deal with current and future public health challenges.

VIETNAM

1.CITY TURNS CULTURE INTO ENGINE OF GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to the public by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into drivers of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.

2.HANOI BUSINESSES URGE ACTION ON BOTTLENECKS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Business associations and enterprises in Hanoi have urged the city to address bottlenecks in financing, logistics, infrastructure and regulations to strengthen competitiveness.  

 -- BERNAMA