INDONESIA
1.HUNDREDS LAID OFF IN BEKASI AS SANKEN, YAMAHA SHUT DOWN PLANTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Hundreds of workers across various industries in Bekasi regency, West Java, have lost their jobs as a wave of layoffs continues into early July 2025, according to data from the Bekasi Manpower Agency. Nur Hidayah Setyowati, Secretary of the Bekasi Manpower Agency, said Sanken Indonesia informed the agency early this year of its plan to shut down operations, with all production ceasing by June 2025 after efforts to find a buyer failed.
2.STATE TURNS BLIND EYE TO RISING INTOLERANCE -- THE JAKARTA POST
Religious intolerance in Indonesia is back in the spotlight after the alleged vandalism of a house hosting a Christian youth retreat in Sukabumi, West Java, with criticism mounting over the government’s perceived leniency following prosecutors’ plan to seek a suspended sentence for the seven suspects involved.
MYANMAR
1.EXPANDING FOREST COVER TOPS GOVT AGENDA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government aims for 30 per cent of the forest to be protected, while 10 per cent will be designated as natural conservation areas. The government has established 61 protected forests covering 267,000 hectares and 16 conservation areas spanning 247,000 hectares.
2.TRIPARTITE TALKS TO BOLSTER SECURITY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
China, Myanmar and Thailand held their second ministerial meeting on combating transnational crime in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Officials discussed security and law enforcement cooperation. Talks also included strategies to combat online scams and online gambling.
SINGAPORE
1.PAP HAS BEGUN SEARCH FOR NEW CANDIDATES; PM WONG HOPES TO DEPLOY THEM EARLIER AHEAD OF NEXT GE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The ruling People’s Action Party has begun searching for potential candidates ahead of the next general election, so that they can start walking the ground earlier.
2.DESPAIR, FRUSTRATION AND HELPLESSNESS AMONG DELIVERY RIDERS OVER FOREIGNERS WORKING ILLEGALLY IN THEIR MIDST -- CNA
For some time now, part-time delivery rider Alvin Lim has noticed fellow riders who he suspected were foreigners working illegally in food delivery.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND CONCERNED OVER RISING COSTS AS VIETNAM SECURES 20 PCT US IMPORT TARIFF DEAL -- THE NATION
Vietnam secures a 20 per cent tariff deal with the US, leaving Thailand to face potential higher costs and competitive disadvantages in exports to the US market.
2. PP FEARS 'INSTABILITY' WILL HOLD UP LAWS -- BANGKOK POST
The People's Party (PP) has warned of negative signals after a House session collapsed on its opening day, raising concerns over government stability and future legislative progress.
VIETNAM
1.FIRST HALF TRADE BALANCE ON POSITIVE NOTE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's trade balance in the first half of this year will be a surplus of about RM30 billion (US$7.19 billion). But the result indicates a 40.6 per cent decline compared to the figure recorded in the same period last year.
2.HANOI TO LAUNCH INTEGRATED E-TICKETING -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi will officially launch the integrated electronic ticketing system for the public transport network on September 2, after a successful pilot phase. The system will contribute to the development of the city’s smart mobility ecosystem.
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