Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: June 5, 2025

INDONESIA

1. GIBRAN UNDER PRESSURE AS IMPEACHMENT PUSH PERSISTS -- THE JAKARTA POST

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is facing intensifying pressure as a group of retired military generals has formally petitioned the nation’s legislative bodies to begin impeachment proceedings against him, just as President Prabowo Subianto appears to be consolidating support from key figures once aligned with his political rivals.

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 2. GOV’T LIFTS HOTEL MEETING RESTRICTIONS AS INDUSTRY FACES FINANCIAL CRUNCH -- JAKARTA GLOBE

The Indonesian government has lifted restrictions on regional governments holding meetings and events at hotels, a policy reversal that comes after mounting pressure from the hospitality industry and warnings about the economic drag of excessive austerity. The ban had been part of a nationwide cost-cutting programme but was blamed for worsening financial strain on hotels that depend heavily on government bookings.

MYANMAR

1. PROTECTING FISH FARMS DURING FLOODS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Authorities urge farmers to be vigilant during the monsoon season to protect their fish farms and prevent losses, thereby maintaining food security. They are advised to place sandbags in low areas and construct bamboo railings to prevent fish from escaping during floods.

2. MONSOON MUSHROOM POISONING ALERT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Health Ministry is warning the public to be cautious of mushroom poisoning during the rainy season. Poisonous mushrooms found in the wild can lead to diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In some cases, it can lead to death within hours.

SINGAPORE

1. COE PRICES FALL ACROSS THE BOARD EXCEPT FOR MOTORCYCLES; CAT A RECORDS BIGGEST DROP -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums fell for all categories except motorcycles at the latest tender on June 4.

2. RETAILERS IN SINGAPORE SEEK LOWER COSTS AND BIGGER MARKET IN JOHOR BAHRU, BUT FACE CHALLENGES -- CNA

Tucked in the corner of a suburban mall 15km from the Johor-Singapore Causeway, Japanese hair salon company QB House’s first outlet in Johor Bahru easily attracts quizzical looks from most passers-by.

THAILAND

1. COVID-19 CASES SURGE IN THAILAND, OVER 28,000 NEW CASES IN TWO DAYS -- THE NATION

As of May 27, 2025, the cumulative total of Covid-19 cases for 2025 stands at 323,301, with 69 deaths in total this year.

2. PANEL PROJECTS H2 GROWTH BELOW 1% -- BANGKOK POST

The local private sector anticipates Thai GDP growth will be less than 1% in the second half of the year, primarily due to the impact of tariffs.

VIETNAM

1. VIETNAM TO SHARE MARINE STRATEGY AT OCEAN MEET -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnamese leaders will attend the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France from June 9 to 13. The strategy for sustainable development of its marine economy, protecting its natural resources and collaborating with the international community will be Vietnam’s top agenda.

2. SPECIAL FUNDS TO TACKLE OUTBREAK OF DISEASE -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Health Ministry plans to establish a special disease prevention fund to address any medical crisis in the country. The draft law states the fund will be used during a pandemic and to support disease prevention. 

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