INDONESIA
1. PRABOWO IN SAUDI TO TACKLE HAJ ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesia’s haj management is set to become a key focus of President Prabowo Subianto’s first state visit to Saudi Arabia this week, officials have confirmed, as Jakarta faces mounting criticism over its poor handling of the annual pilgrimage. The President departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Tuesday and landed about 10 hours later at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
2. INDONESIA’S HISTORY REWRITE PROJECT TO OMIT 1998 MASS RAPES DESPITE TGPF FINDINGS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Culture Minister Fadli Zon said the 1998 mass rapes that occurred during Indonesia’s political turmoil will not be included in the government’s ongoing national history rewrite project, arguing the initiative aims to build a positive narrative that avoids deepening ethnic and communal divisions. This stance contrasts sharply with findings from the official independent fact‑finding team (TGPF), which documented dozens of rape cases during the unrest.
LAOS
1. MOVING TOWARDS FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao aims to optimise domestic resources for sustainable development while reducing reliance on foreign aid. It will reform its public finance system to enhance tax collection through digital technology, investment in human capital and improved budget management.
2. KOREAN EXPERTISE TO IMPROVE AVIATION SAFETY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The second phase to improve the operations of the Luang Prabang International Airport was launched in Vientiane on Tuesday. The Korea Aerospace University was selected as the implementing agency for the project.
MYANMAR
1. SCALING-UP MSME TO DRIVE ECONOMY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will focus on developing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen national food security and increase exports to help the economy. Producers are advised to use local raw materials to improve the quality of goods for exports.
2. MILITARY JET MISSING WHILE ON TRAINING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
A military fighter jet has disappeared from radar and lost communications during a long-distance night training on July 1, about 130 kilometres southeast of Nay Pyi Taw. Investigators suspect a technical malfunction or bad weather may have led to the incident.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE AND CAMBODIA TO EXPAND COLLABORATION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY, CARBON MARKETS AND AGRI-TRADE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
2. HOW UNPREDICTABLE CURRENTS AND CROWDED WATERS INCREASINGLY PUT SINGAPORE’S COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AT RISK -- CNA
He was sailing through a channel between Sentosa and Lazarus islands south of Singapore, when his vessel met with strong winds and currents.
THAILAND
1. ARMY PLAYS DOWN GOOGLE MAPS SHOWING PRASAT TA MUEN THOM AS BEING IN CAMBODIA -- THE NATION Army says Google Maps' marking of Prasat Ta Muen Thom in Cambodia holds no legal weight; Thailand maintains full sovereignty over the ancient site.
2. PAETONGTARN'S CABINET STATUS CHALLENGED -- BANGKOK POST Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under mounting political pressure as she prepares to be sworn in as minister of culture despite a Constitutional Court order that temporarily bars her from performing her duties.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM, US WELCOME NEW TARIFF MODEL -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam and the United States welcomed the new tariff structure. Vietnam will now pay the US a 20 per cent tariff on all goods exported to America and a 40 per cent tariff on any transhipment.
2. ENCOURAGING YOUNG HOUSE BUYERS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The State Bank announced that Vietnamese under 35 years old can now apply for loans to purchase houses under the social housing scheme effective July 1. Borrowers will be charged an annual 5.9 per cent interest for the loans.
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