National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto announced that the police have escalated 98 police reports regarding forest and land fires (karhutla) to the investigation stage.  

2.GOVT TARGETS UP TO US$50 BILLION IN NICKEL EXPORTS BY 2026 -- ANTARA

Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, who also serves as Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, has set a target for Indonesia’s nickel export value to reach between US$45 billion and US$50 billion by 2026.

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MYANMAR

1.ENERGY COOPERATION WITH THAILAND -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar and Thailand are holding talks to strengthen cooperation in the energy and natural gas sectors. Both governments also aim to work together on disaster preparedness and addressing climate change impacts.

2.AYEYARWADY FARMERS OPT FOR PAWSAN RICE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

During the monsoon season, farmers in Ayeyarwady Region have planted more than 526,000 hectares of Pawsan rice. This year the variety is expected to  produce higher yield.

PHILIPPINES 

1.END  OF SEA ROW MUTUALLY  BENEFICIAL FOR PHILIPPINES, CHINA  ECONOMIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY 

An official of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCIII) on Monday expressed hope for the eventual end of the row in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying this will benefit both economies.

2.GOVERNMENT  MONITORING FiLIPINOS IN FRANCE , ITALY AMID UNREST -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies to monitor the situation of Filipinos affected by reported unrest in Europe and ensure their safety, Malacañang said Monday.

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPORE AND QATAR RENEW ENERGY PACT TO STRENGTHEN LNG COOPERATION, MOVE TOWARDS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP -- CNA

Singapore and Qatar have renewed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-carbon technology, with both countries also agreeing to work towards elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.

2.SINGAPORE AND SWEDEN TO EXPAND COOPERATION IN EMERGING TECH, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY -- THE STRAITS TIME

Singapore and Sweden will expand cooperation in sustainable energy and emerging technologies, including in the field of quantum.

THAILAND

1.THAILAND TARGETS WIDER EU ACCESS FOR 3 FOOD EXPORTS IN 2026 DEAL BID -- THE NATION

Thai Trade Representative Werapong Prapha has asked the Netherlands to support better European Union (EU) market access for white rice, chicken and canned tuna, as both countries back efforts to conclude Thailand–EU free trade negotiations by the end of 2026.

2.GOVT 'COMMITTED' TO PROTECTING TERRITORY -- BANGKOK POST

Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment  to protecting its sovereignty in maritime boundary talks with Cambodia, as the two countries consider measures to ease tensions and keep negotiations on track.

VIETNAM

1.ADOPTING EU MODEL TO DEVELOP QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam could adopt the European Union (EU)’s model to build national capacity in quantum technology, with priorities including skilled personnel, research infrastructure, industrial applications and international cooperation.

2.VIETNAM EYES REGIONAL CARBON STORAGE MARKET -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam could attract carbon capture and storage investment and tap a potential US$40 billion (RM163 billion) Southeast Asian market if it swiftly finalises policies under its revised Petroleum Law.

-- BERNAMA