INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO PRAISES MALAYSIA’S PEACE BROKER ROLE IN CAMBODIA-THAILAND CONFLICT -- JAKARTA GLOBE
President Prabowo Subianto praised Tuesday Malaysia’s peace broker role in the deadly border clash between ASEAN members Cambodia and Thailand. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently facilitated an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
2.ANWAR LAUDS ASEAN ROLE IN CAMBODIA-THAI CEASEFIRE -- THE JAKARTA POST
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised the leaders of both Thailand and Cambodia for agreeing to a ceasefire in their peace talks, calling it a reaffirmation of ASEAN’s “convening power” and a testament to the bloc’s ability to resolve conflict through dialogue, mutual trust and regional cooperation.
LAOS
1.REFRESHING LAO-RUSSIA HISTORICAL AFFINITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao President Thongloun will visit Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen bilateral ties that date back to 1960. Both nations have been collaborating in mineral exploration and processing, energy, education, public health and cultural exchanges.
2.MONSOON FLOODS, WIND DESTROY CROPS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The monsoon rains and flooding continue to damage roads, agricultural production and impact the livelihoods of local communities. Farmers are experiencing heavy losses as strong winds and flooding have damaged their crops.
MYANMAR
1.MANGO GROWERS EXPLORING RUSSIAN MARKET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Trade Promotion Organisation plans to export mango pulp to Russia. Mango yield has declined by 50 per cent this year and domestic and foreign demand is weak. Myanmar has been exporting fresh mangoes to China.
2.MYANMAR TAPS INDIA’S SCIENCE EXPERTISE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and India signed a Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology agreement yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. It will foster partnership in biotechnology, medicine and agriculture, nanotechnology, green technologies and robotics.
SINGAPORE
1.NO CLARITY YET ON BASELINE OR PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS WITH US: DPM GAN -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The US government did not negotiate its tariffs on Singapore and did not want to commit on whether the 10 per cent baseline tax could rise or fall in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
2.MAS KEEPS MONETARY POLICY UNCHANGED AFTER EASING TWICE THIS YEAR -- CNA
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept its exchange rate-based monetary policy unchanged on Wednesday (Jul 30) after easing twice earlier this year.
THAILAND
1. ALLEGED CAMBODIAN ARMY LIEUTENANT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SPYING IN CHANTHABURI -- THE NATION
Alleged Cambodian army officer arrested in Chanthaburi for allegedly spying on Thai military; digital evidence and uniforms found.
2. PROTESTS LODGED AS PACT BROKEN -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia yesterday for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM WINS U-23 FOOTBALL TITLE THRICE -- VIETNAM PLUS
Vietnam’s national U-23 football team successfully defended their ASEAN U23 Championship after defeating host Indonesia 1-0 in the final yesterday. The team has won the title for three consecutive years.
2.SUSTAINABLE FISHING EDUCATION FOR FISHERMEN -- VIETNAMPLUS
Ho Chi Minh City authorities organised an awareness campaign for fishermen on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The city’s Long Hai commune owns the largest fishing fleet with over 1,400 vessels.
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