INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA TO REINTRODUCE ELECTRICITY DISCOUNTS FOR LOW-POWER USERS STARTING JUNE -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The government is set to reintroduce electricity bill discounts for low-power households starting June 5, as part of a broader stimulus package aimed at boosting purchasing power.
2.GOVT ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC STIMULI TO STRENGTHEN Q2 PURCHASING POWER -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government announced a package of economic stimuli to boost people’s purchasing power in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, including a 50-per cent electricity discount for 79.3 million households in June and July.
MYANMAR
1.DISEASE PREVENTIVE ACTION AS MONSOON LOOMS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Health Ministry is stepping up efforts on the prevention and control of respiratory infectious diseases that are prevalent during the monsoon season and COVID-19 preventive measures. Surveillance at airports, seaports and border camps has been enhanced.
2.SPURRING AGRI AND LIVESTOCK EXPORTS TO BOOST ECONOMY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government is encouraging citizens to prioritise agricultural and livestock production for exports. These sectors can generate income and improve the socioeconomic conditions. Bamboo pulp, consumer products made from bamboo and food products have export potentials.
SINGAPORE
1. SPOTLIGHT ON BILLIONAIRES AND TYCOONS WHO CHOSE SINGAPORE TO SET UP THEIR FOUNDATIONS FOR CHARITY WORK -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Some of the richest people in the world, such as American hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio, Indonesian coal king Low Tuck Kwong and Brazil-born Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, have set up foundations in Singapore to give to charitable causes in the past three years.
2.AMID TRUMP TARIFFS, ASEAN SUMMIT TO PRIORITISE NEW TRADE LINKS WITH OTHER POWERS: ANALYSTS -- CNA
Diversification is likely to be the underlying theme at the upcoming 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, as the bloc seeks new partnerships and closer ties with other major powers to cushion the impact from United States President Donald Trump's tariffs and isolationist policies, analysts say.
THAILAND
1. MAE SAI FLOODING: MILITARY REINFORCES FLOOD BARRIERS, CLEARS DEBRIS UNDER THAI-MYANMAR FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE -- THE NATION
Residents of Mae Sai and nearby areas are urged to stay vigilant and monitor updates from the authorities as the situation remains fluid and further rain is expected.
2. AI CAMERAS NET SUSPECTS IN TOURISTS HOT SPOTS MOMENTS AFTER THEIR DETECTION -- BANGKOK POST
Tourism police have deployed AI-powered surveillance cameras at hot spots nationwide, resulting in nearly 200 arrests since July 2024.
VIETNAM
1.CROSS-BORDER ONLINE GAMBLING GANG CRIPPLED -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese and Lao police have smashed a major cross-border illegal online gambling syndicate involved in about RM210 million (US$50 million) worth of bets. Nearly 30 Vietnamese suspects involved in operating gambling websites and online betting platforms were detained.
2.VIETNAMESE MANGOES DOMINATE CHINESE MARKET -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnamese mangoes managed to capture 97 per cent of China’s mango import market share in the first quarter of this year. This achievement was largely due to competitive pricing, maintaining consistent quality and timely supply.
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