By Massita Ahmad
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA NEEDS DATABASE THAT SHOWS HOW MANY HOUSES IT REALLY NEEDS -- JAKARTA POST
Real estate developers on Thursday urged the government to set up a national housing database, saying that it would be a good starting point for Indonesia to find out how many more homes it needs to build for its people. A housing backlog reflects the gap between home demand and existing ownership in Indonesia.
2. OIL OUTPUT AT CEPU BLOCK UP 30,000 BARRELS PER DAY -- ANTARA
President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday announced that oil production at the Banyu Urip Oil Field in Cepu Block, East Java, has increased by 30 thousand barrels per day. The rise in oil production at Cepu Block is an important momentum for Indonesia to build energy self-sufficiency, according to the president.
LAOS
1. MAKING MEKONG A VIBRANT TOURISM REGION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Mekong Tourism Forum will launch the GMS Tourism Strategy for 2026-2030 to transform the sector into a dynamic industry. The blueprint will guide the GMS or Greater Mekong Subregion into a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive tourism industry.
2. NEW MEDICAL CENTRE TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday to build a 119-bed Phongsavanh International Hospital in Vientiane, which will offer more access to modern healthcare. The hospital will create jobs and local medical staff will be exposed to international medical standards.
MYANMAR
1. EXPANDING ECONOMIC TIES WITH EURASIAN MARKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar has expressed interest in establishing trade cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) member countries. It is eyeing to work on areas such as agriculture, transport, mining technology and energy. Myanmar and EEC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in June 2023.
2. PROMOTING GOLD TRADING LITERACY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Association will hold a workshop on June 29 to promote business literacy on gold trading. The workshop will include a wide range of subjects — gold bar standard, gold ingots market, legal and illegal production, refinery businesses and exports.
SINGAPORE
1. RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC SPEECH IS PART OF A COHESIVE SOCIETY: EDWIN TONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
In a cohesive society, people understand the impact of their words and take responsibility for what they say publicly, including in online spaces, Mr Edwin Tong said on June 26.
2. MEDICAL BODY PRESIDENT CONCERNED OVER GREAT EASTERN PAUSING PRE-AUTHORISATION FOR MOUNT ELIZABETH ADMISSIONS -- CNA
Great Eastern’s suspension of pre-authorisation certificates for policyholders admitted to Mount Elizabeth hospitals could disrupt “continuity of care” for patients, the president of the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) said.
THAILAND
1. THAI FINANCE MINISTER DISMISSES US TARIFF CLAIMS AMID ONGOING TALKS -- THE NATION Pichai Chunhavajira clarifies that reports of an 18% US import tax are "estimates," not a finalised agreement, as Bangkok pushes five-point proposal.
2. COURT TO WEIGH PETITION ON PM'S AUDIO LEAK ROW -- BANGKOK POST
The fate of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hangs in the balance as the Constitutional Court will consider on July 1 whether to accept a petition calling for her suspension over a leaked audio clip featuring her conversation with Hun Sen, the president of the Cambodian Senate.
VIETNAM
1. CONTAINER BUSINESS RISE AMID US TARIFF PAUSE -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnamese container ports enjoyed brisk business during the 90-day pause on United States (US) reciprocal tariffs as businesses sped up deliveries. Over 10 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) were handled in the first four months of this year.
2. VIETNAM AIRLINES TO PROMOTE KOREAN FOOD -- VIETNAM PLUS Vietnam Airlines has signed a deal with the Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation to promote Korean food in Southeast Asia. The airlines will display Korean culinary advertisements on in-flight entertainment screens and at airport lounges.
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