CAMBODIA
1.ANGKOR WAT EARNS RM75 MILLION FROM TICKET SALES -- FRESH NEWS
The Angkor Archaeological Park earned more than US$18.4 million (RM75 million) from ticket sales to international visitors during the first half of the year. About 388,00 foreign tourists visited the ancient site.
2.US-CAMBODIA SIGN AVIATION PACT -- FRESH NEWS
The United States and Cambodia signed the Open Skies Air Transport Agreement to strengthen bilateral aviation ties. This is the first such agreement between the countries.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA TO START E-COMMERCE INCOME TAX COLLECTION ON AUG 1 -- ANTARA
Indonesia will begin collecting income tax through designated e-commerce platforms from August 1, 2026, the Finance Ministry's Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) said on Wednesday.
2.INDONESIA EYES GROWING GLOBAL MUSLIM TRAVEL MARKET BY 2030 -- ANTARA
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to capture a larger share of the global Muslim travel market, which is projected to reach 262 million trips by 2030, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
LAOS
1.RESTORING FRESHWATER RESOURCES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Agriculture and Environment Ministry will release 72 million fish fingerlings into rivers, lakes and wetlands on July 13. It is to mark this year’s National Fish Releasing and Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Day.
2.INDIAN SUPPORT TO PROTECT MEKONG ECOLOGY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Indian government and the Mekong River Commission on Tuesday agreed to strengthen water security and climate resilience initiatives. This comes at a time when the Mekong region faces growing flood, drought and climate risks.
MYANMAR
1.ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has warned it will take legal action against fishing vessels that catch fish or prawns in inshore waters under the pretext of sheltering from bad weather.
2.MYANMAR-THAI BORDER SECURITY TOPS AGENDA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
At the 38th Myanmar-Thailand Regional Border Committee meeting, both governments agreed to tighten border security. Officials discussed eliminating drug trafficking, halting the unlawful entry of foreigners, online scams and illegal gambling operations.
PHILIPPINES
1.GILAS 3X3 PROSPECTS DIOUF, MEANS SECURE PH PASSPORTS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
Malick Diouf and Elizabeth Jeanette Means have officially become Filipino citizens after securing their Philippine passports, boosting the country's basketball 3x3 program.
2.PBBM ARRIVES IN VANCOUVER FOR OFFICIAL VISIT TO BOOST PH-CANADA TIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (local time) arrived in Canada for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Manila and Ottawa, particularly in trade, labour, energy, and tourism.
THAILAND
1. ANUTIN ORERS URGENT DRUG CRACKDOWN MEETING AFTER AUSTRALIA-LINKED SMUGGLING CASES -- THE NATION
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand to hold urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases raised concerns over Thailand’s image, aviation-hub ambitions and OECD accession target.
2. PHUKET PROPERTY SET TO STAY STRONG IN 2026 -- BANGKOK POST
According to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand, luxury and branded residential projects in prime west coast locations are expected to continue outperforming the broader market throughout 2026.
VIETNAM
1.FRUIT, VEGETABLE EXPORTS ON ROBUST GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS
Fruit and vegetable export turnover reached US$4 billion (RM16 billion) in the first six months of this year. Durians, coconuts and lychees were key exports.
2.WIND POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION TAKES OFF -- VIETNAMPLUS
Construction of the US$240 million (RM983 million) wind power plant in Ca Mau in Southern Vietnam with a designed capacity of 100 MW has begun. The commercial operation is expected to begin in May 2028.
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