SINGAPORE
1.WARM WELCOME FOR SINGAPORE’S PARIS PARALYMPICS TEAM; OPEN-TOP BUS PARADE ON SEPT 14 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The chorus of popular National Day song Home greeted the 10-member Team Singapore contingent as they arrived at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Sept 10 to a warm welcome from a crowd of 100 consisting mostly of family and friends.
2.WARM WELCOME FOR SINGAPORE'S PARALYMPIANS AFTER RETURNING FROM LANDMARK SHOWING AT GAMES -- CNA
A warm welcome greeted Singapore's Paralympians at Changi Airport on Tuesday (Sep 10) as they returned home after a landmark showing at the Paralympics.
THAILAND
1. KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK TO ENFORCE STRICT MEASURES -- THE NATION
Checkpoints to crack down on speeding, loud exhausts, and disturbances to wildlife and tourists.
2. MINISTER CALLS FOR TAX SYSTEM REJIG -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand needs to integrate its entire tax system, as the country's current personal and corporate income tax rates remain higher than the international standards, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
INDONESIA
1.HOUSE, GOVT AGREE TO SCRAP CABINET SIZE LIMIT. -- THE JAKARTA POST
The House of Representatives and the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo have agreed to remove a legal limit on the number of ministries a president may have, a change that would allow president-elect Prabowo Subianto to expand his cabinet once he takes office next month.
CAMBODIA
1.CAMBODIA, PHILIPPINES STRENGTHEN MILITARY TIES -- KHMER TIMES
Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet and Visiting Philippines Army Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. reaffirmed their commitment in expanding military ties, including combating transnational crime. Their talks focus on enhancing joint military training exercises, capacity building and cooperation in tackling non-traditional security threats.
2.CAMBODIA PLANS TO HOST 20TH FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT -- KHMER TIMES
Cambodia is preparing to host the 20th Francophonie Summit in 2026 in Siem Reap, a meeting of French-speaking nations.The 19th summit will be held in France from October 4-5 this year where the final decision will be reached.
LAOS
1. LAOS TOURISM WOO 2.3 MILLION VISITORS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos attracted 2.3 million foreign visitors that generated US$700 million in revenue in the first seven months of this year, an 18 per cent rise compared to last year. While Loa tourists reached two million people that contributed US$332 million to the local economy.
2. CHINA-MADE ELECTRIC BUSES FOR LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. on Monday handed over six new electric minibuses worth US$300,000 to the Lao government. Using electrically-powered vehicles will reduce air pollution and contribute to the government’s goal to create a healthier environment.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM’S FDI TOUCH US$21 BILLION -- VIETNAMNET
Vietnam attracted nearly US$21 billion in foreign direct investments in the first eight months of this year — seven percent higher over the same period last year. The top five countries are Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, China and South Korea, and most of the investments were in the manufacturing and processing sector.
2. VIETNAM-RUSSIA TALKS ON INTER-PARLIAMENTARY TIES -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese National Assembly members are holding talks in Moscow with its counterpart to improve inter-parliamentary cooperation. Discussions are focusing on how parliament can contribute to implementing agreements and documents signed between the two countries.
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