INDONESIA
1.PDI-P STRIVES TO KEEP GOVT AT ARM’S LENGTH -- THE JAKARTA POST
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said it would act as a “constitutional counterbalance” to President Prabowo Subianto’s administration in remarks to close the Bali congress. Meanwhile, observers await the party’s next move following its secretary-general’s controversial amnesty in a graft case.
2.‘I HAVE A BOMB’: LION AIR PASSENGER’S JOKE CAUSES FLIGHT CHAOS AND PLANE SWAP -- JAKARTA GLOBE
A Lion Air passenger was detained at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Saturday evening after claiming he had a bomb on board a Jakarta-North Sumatra flight, authorities said. The incident forced flight JT 308, bound for Kualanamu Airport in Medan, to be delayed for several hours and reassigned to a different aircraft.
LAOS
1. LAO-RUSSIA EXPANDS BILATERAL TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his host, Russian President Vladimir Putin, have agreed to enhance cooperation in several key areas. They will cooperate in security, defence, trade, investment, education, and tourism sectors.
2. KOREAN CULTURE, CUISINE DOMINATE LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Taste of Korea 2025 festival held in Vientiane attracted over 100,000 visitors, reflecting strong cultural and business ties between Laos and South Korea. More than 25 Korean companies displayed 90 products ranging from sauces, noodles, snacks and beverages.
MYANMAR
1. PRESERVING ANCIENT HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATION --THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will take measures to preserve and showcase the traditions, customs, fine arts, royal palaces, and the history of ancient Myanmar kings. They reflect Myanmar's rich heritage, religion and culture. Physical structures, photos and paintings will be preserved.
2. NATIONWIDE ARREST TO STOP ILLEGAL TRADE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
During a nationwide operation to stem illegal trade, enforcement teams impounded 72 containers of industrial materials, 28 tonnes of charcoal and timber weighing 1.525 tonnes, blocks of jade and cut jade pieces. All the goods had no legal documentation.
THE PHILIPPINES
1. MONSOON BREAK TO BRING WARM, HUMID WEATHER -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Warm and humid weather will prevail in most parts of the country on Monday, the weather bureau said.
2. DepEd HIKES SUBSIDY FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS
The Department of Education (DepEd) has approved an increase in the annual Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) for eligible private school teachers, raising it from PHP 18,000 to PHP 24,000 starting School Year 2025-2026.
SINGAPORE
1. NO PLANS TO FULLY LIBERALISE CROSS-BORDER RIDE-HAILING SERVICES BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND JOHOR: LTA -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The local authorities are open to ideas that can improve the commute between Singapore and Johor, but have no plans to fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services.
2.SINGAPORE WRAPS UP HISTORIC WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, PASSES BATON TO BUDAPEST -- CNA
The World Aquatics Championships wrapped up in Singapore on Sunday (Aug 3), with the championships flag officially handed over to Budapest, the next host city of the event.
THAILAND
1. HIS MAJESTY GRANTS ROYAL CREMATIONS FOR FIVE FALLEN THAI SOLDIERS -- THE NATION
King bestows royal honours for five soldiers killed defending Thai sovereignty along the Cambodian border
2. GOVT DENIES ARMY BEHEADING CLAIMS -- BANGKOK POST
The government says claims Thai troops committed brutal acts against Cambodian soldiers are false and deliberate disinformation aimed at inciting hatred and fuel bilateral tension.
VIETNAM
1.RED-CROWNED CRANES CONSERVATION EFFORTS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Tram Chim National Park is restoring the ecosystem to conserve red-crowned cranes. The rare species has bee a symbol of the park and the southern province of Dong Thap, but the numbers have dwindled.
2.HOT WEATHER THREATENS NORTHERN, CENTRAL REGIONS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The meteorology centre announced that northern and central Vietnam will experience extreme hot weather today, which could reach 39 degrees Celsius. Rain and thunderstorms are expected towards night.
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