The Indonesian government is simplifying the licensing process for foreign workers to a maximum of five days by integrating the Online Single Submission (OSS) system as a single point of entry.

2.PRABOWO PROMISES RP3 BILLION BONUS FOR ASIAN GAMES GOLD WINNERS -- ANTARA

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President Prabowo Subianto pledged to award Rp3 billion (over US$171,000) in bonuses to Indonesian athletes winning gold medals at the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Japan from September to October 2026.

MYANMAR

1.MONSOON DELAYS DAWEI AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Construction of Dawei Airport is 75 per cent complete but work has been suspended due to the monsoon season and will resume at the end of October. Once completed, it can accommodate large cargo aircraft.

2.THANLYIN REFINERY TO BOOST FUEL SUPPLY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Phase one of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery will process 500,000 tonnes of crude oil annually. Upon completion of phase two, it will meet 60 per cent of Myanmar’s petrol demand and 50 per cent of diesel needs.

PHILIPPINES

1. PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT PROPOSES 53.1 BLN PESO ICT, DIGITALISATION BUDGET FOR 2027 - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The government is proposing PHP53.1 billion for information and communications technology (ICT) and digitalisation expenditures in 2027 to expand free public internet access, accelerate digital transformation and bring more government services online

2. MALACAÑANG PALACE ORDERS ALTERNATIVE WORK, LEARNING SETUP IN METRO MANILA, 13 PROVINCES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Malacañang on Thursday ordered the adoption of alternative work and learning arrangements in Metro Manila and 13 other provinces in view of persistent rains and its cumulative effects.

SINGAPORE

1. ISD WARNS TERRORISM THREAT TO SINGAPORE REMAINS HIGH; YOUTH RADICALISATION A PRESSING CONCERN - CNA

The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East contributing to a volatile global security environment and elevating the terrorism threat worldwide, said the Internal Security Department (ISD) on Thursday.

2. AIR QUALITY IN CENTRAL SINGAPORE REMAINS IN UNHEALTHY RANGE AS PSI HITS 105 -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Air quality in central Singapore has remained in the unhealthy range overnight, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the region at 105 as at 7am on Sept 10.

THAILAND

1. DON MUEANG'S TRANSPORT LINKS DRAW LUXURY HOUSING INVESTMENT -- THE NATION

Don Mueang is attracting more high-end housing development as transport links, international schools and demand from affluent families broaden its appeal beyond the airport, according to Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.

2. CITY ORDERS CHECKS ON 47 DATA CENTRES -- BANGKOK POST

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered inspections of 47 data centres to assess their energy use, safety systems and potential environmental impact on nearby residents.

VIETNAM

1.PHONG NHA-KE BANG EARNS TOP DESTINATION HONOURS -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Times of the United Kingdom has named Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Tri province among Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations for 2026. It welcomed more than 587,000 visitors in the first six months.

2.VIETNAM-INDIA TRADE HITS US$10 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam-India trade surpassed US$10 billion (RM41 billion) in the first half of 2026. Besides Vietnamese coffee, Indian consumers are buying more agricultural and aquatic products.

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