INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA SCRAPS IMPORT DUTIES ON LPG, PLASTIC MATERIALS -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government has removed import duties on LPG for the petrochemical industry, plastic raw materials, and aircraft spare parts as part of its economic stimulus package for the second half of 2026.
2.RI, IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON PARTNER TO BUILD 10 NEW MEDICAL CAMPUSES -- ANTARA
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a delegation from Imperial College London to discuss a strategic partnership for higher education development, including a plan to build 10 new medical and science universities in Indonesia.
LAOS
1.PENETRATING CHINESE MARKET VIA LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Cambodia cemented a partnership to promote cross-border agricultural commerce and expand a trade corridor to China via Vientiane. Cambodia will export durian, bananas, rice, mangoes, longan and cassava through the Laos route.
2.EU-FUNDED GREEN ECONOMY INITIATIVE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao has launched an initiative to reduce plastic waste to promote greener economic growth. The pilot projects to be implemented in Khammuan and Savannakhet provinces will be funded by the European Union (EU).
MYANMAR
1.NAYPYIDAW TO CHAIR BAY OF BENGAL PACT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar will be the chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) next year. The regional organisation will mark its 30th anniversary in 2027.
2.MILITARY FRATERNITY SAPLINGS PLANTING DRIVE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Family members of the armed forces joined the monsoon tree planting campaign, planting 230,000 saplings to help protect the ecosystem. The event took place at Yezin Dam in Zeyathiri Township, Naypyidaw.
PHILIPPINES
1.DFA REJECTS CHINA'S CLAIMS, CALLS 2016 RULING 'UNASSAILABLE' INT'L LAW -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday categorically rejected assertions by the Chinese Embassy in Manila against the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE TO TAKE 'MORE FLEXIBLE APPROACH' TO DIALECT FILMS, OPEN TO MORE TEOCHEW SCREENINGS OF DEAR YOU - CNA
Singapore authorities will take a more “flexible approach” in considering applications for the screenings of dialect films in cinemas and remain open to further Teochew screenings of Dear You if the distributor applies, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said on Monday.
2. LTA IMPERSONATION PHISHING SCAMS ON THE RISE AGAIN, WITH AT LEAST S$74,000 LOST IN 3 WEEKS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
At least S$74,000 has been lost to phishing scams involving the impersonation of Land Transport Authority (LTA) officials in three weeks, said the police.
VIETNAM
1. FREE BUS TRAVEL IN SOUTHERN CITY -- VIETNAMPLUS
Ho Chi Minh City will launch free bus services from June 22 until the end of December across 134 bus routes. The city also plans to continue upgrading bus stops and shelters.
2.COMPLETING BRIDGES AHEAD OF APEC -- VIETNAMPLUS
Authorities are racing against time to complete several major bridges spanning the Red River in Hanoi before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in 2027. Workers are working simultaneously on foundations, piers and superstructure components.
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