Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance has sufficient internal resources to fulfill debt repayment obligations for the Whoosh Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project following a planned mid-September ownership transfer, an official said on Monday.

2.ANAK KRAKATAU ERUPTION AFFECTS 341,000 FLIGHT PASSENGERS -- ANTARA

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The Indonesian government said on Monday, that an estimated 341,000 passengers have been impacted by widespread flight disruptions caused by the ongoing eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau over the past three days.

LAOS

1.LUANG PRABANG ECONOMY GAINS MOMENTUM -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Luang Prabang province’s economy grew 3.9 per cent in the first half of the year, driven by expansion in services, industry and agriculture. The Laos-China railway also boosted transport, trade and tourism.

2.CHINA, LAOS ARMIES HOLD MEDICAL EXERCISE -- VIENTIANE TIMES

A Chinese People’s Liberation Army medical team is in Vientiane to participate in Peace Train 2026, a joint humanitarian assistance and medical service exercise with the Lao armed forces.

MYANMAR

1.COOPERATIVES TO PROMOTE MULBERRY FARMING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government plans to organise mulberry farmers into cooperatives to boost production and develop value-added products. The cooperatives will provide farmers with seeds, agricultural inputs and technical support to produce mulberry-based products.

 2.RED CROSS LEADERS STEP UP DISASTER RESPONSE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

At the 23rd Red Cross and Red Crescent South-East Asia Leaders Meeting in Yangon, regional representatives discussed humanitarian challenges, ways to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response.

PHILIPPINES

1. PHILIPPINE GOV’T WORKS TO BRING 26 SEAFARERS HOME AFTER UKRAINE SHIP ATTACK- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has assured that Philippine authorities are working to bring home 26 Filipino seafarers who were aboard bulk carrier Gingo when it was attacked while docked in Ukraine last Sept. 2.

2.PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: P20 RICE PROGRAMME SUSTAINABLE, MORE SITES COMING -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured the public of the continued availability of PHP20-per-kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” programme, with more selling sites set to open this month.

SINGAPORE

1. AI REPLACING CERTAIN TASKS, BUT NOT ENTIRE JOBS: ONG YE KUNG - CNA

While artificial intelligence is replacing certain tasks, it is not replacing entire jobs most of the time, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said on Monday.

2. ANAK KRAKATAU ERUPTION: SIA CANCELS ONE FLIGHT FROM JAKARTA, RETIMES SIX -- THE STRAITS TIMES

More Singapore Airlines flights were retimed or cancelled on Sept 8 due to volcanic activity caused by the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau.

THAILAND

 1.CHIANG RAI FLOOD ALERT AFTER MAE SAI RIVER REACHES BRIDGE UNDERSIDE -- THE NATION

The Chiang Rai Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office issued an emergency mobile alert at about 9.04am on Monday (September 7), warning residents in at-risk areas after heavy rain upstream caused the Mae Sai River to rise steadily near Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge No 1.

 2.PM ANUTIN MAPS PATH TO RESILIENCE -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday emphasised the importance of strengthening the country's resilience from within to ensure steady advancement amid rapidly changing geopolitical and technological contexts.

 VIETNAM

1.VIETNAM, RUSSIA TO HARNESS DIGITAL FARMING -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam and Russia plan to deepen cooperation in high-tech agriculture. Russia’s advanced digital farming will help modernise Vietnam’s agricultural sector and support local farming communities.

2.SEAFOOD EXPORTS RISE ON ASIAN DEMAND -- VIETNAM NEWS

Vietnam’s seafood exports rose six per cent in August to over US$1.1 billion (RM4.5 billion). Exports in the first eight months reached US$8 billion  (RM32 billion) despite weaker shipments to the United States.

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