INDONESIA
1.RI-US TRADE DEAL POSSIBLE THREAT TO DATA SOVEREIGNTY -- THE JAKARTA POST
A trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States set to include provisions on personal data transfers has raised alarms about the potential undermining of Indonesia’s data sovereignty.
2.INDONESIA TARGETS 5.8 PCT GDP GROWTH IN 2026, DEFICIT CAPPED AT 2.53 PCT -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s government and parliament have agreed on a 2026 economic growth target of between 5.2 and 5.8 per cent, according to the preliminary 2026 draft state budget and national development plan endorsed in a plenary session on Thursday.
LAOS
1.ADB FUNDS RM266 MILLION TO DEVELOP AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide RM266 million (US$63 million) to finance the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project aims to enhance climate resilience, food security and nutrition, raise household incomes and strengthen high-value agricultural exports.
2.LAO URGES CAMBODIA, THAILAND TO MAINTAIN PEACE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao Foreign Affairs Ministry has urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve the border conflict through peaceful means. As a neighbour sharing borders and maintaining good relations with the two countries, the ministry urged them to exercise restraint.
MYANMAR
1.AVOCADO GROWERS EYE MORE ASEAN MARKETS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter Association plans to expand its exports to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and China this season. The association will expedite imports of fertilisers and pesticides to assist farmers in improving the production of avocados.
2.THREE MISSING AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES IN YANGON RIVER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Three people are missing after a boat sank while crossing from Dala’s Thamada to Yangon’s Botahtaung jetty due to heavy rain and strong winds. The boat was carrying 10 passengers when the tragedy happened and rescuers failed to find the missing people.
SINGAPORE
1.GIC POSTS 3.8% ANNUALISED RETURN OVER 20 YEARS DESPITE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The returns on GIC’s investment portfolio have remained stable despite trade uncertainties, geopolitical upheaval and volatile markets, according to its annual report on July 25.
2.GIC'S 20-YEAR ANNUALISED REAL RETURN DIPS TO 5-YEAR LOW OF 3.8%, WARNS OF VOLATILE RETURNS AHEAD -- CNA
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Friday (Jul 25) reported a dip in its returns to the lowest in five years and reiterated a warning on volatile returns ahead amid “a world in flux”.
THAILAND
1. 2ND ARMY ASSERTS THAILAND'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENCE UNDER UN CHARTER AMID CAMBODIAN ATTACKS -- THE NATION
Thailand asserts its right to self-defence under the UN Charter after Cambodia attacks civilian areas, including ancient site, petrol station, and hospital.
2. CAMBODIA'S ATTACK KILL 12 THAIS -- BANGKOK POST
The number of fatalities from Cambodia’s attacks on Thai civilian areas has risen to 12, including an eight-year-old boy, with over 30 injuries, according to the Thai army.
VIETNAM
1.TRADE REMAINS BUOYANT DESPITE HEADWINDS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s exports and imports reached RM2 trillion (US$470 billion) from January to July despite global challenges. Computers, electronics, machinery, equipment, apparel and footwear remained major revenue earners.
2.HO CHI MINH TAPS INTO SPORTS TOURISM -- VIETNAM NEWS
Ho Chi Minh City plans to combine sports with cultural and nature-based activities to attract more tourists. The city is trying to leverage the country’s scenic mountains, rivers and coasts to promote the travel industry.
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