INDONESIA
1.POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON 'ONE PIECE' FLAGS AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesian police have begun cracking down on the display of the Jolly Roger pirate flag from the popular anime One Piece as the country prepares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its independence on August 17. Deputy House Speaker and Gerindra Party executive Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said last week that the hoisting of the anime flag appeared to be part of a systematic movement to undermine national unity.
2.PARDONS CAST DOUBT ON GOVT ANTIGRAFT INTENTIONS -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to pardon Thomas Lembong and Hasto Kristiyanto in their high-profile graft cases has sounded alarms over political interference in the judiciary and sparked renewed scrutiny over his administration’s commitment to anticorruption.
LAOS
1.FLOOD AID FOR VICTIMS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government is assisting people in Luang Prabang and Xiengkhouang provinces who suffered after rivers overflowed due to the heavy rainfall late last month. Efforts are being made to distribute food, drinking water and clothing to those affected.
2.GLOBAL AID TO IMPROVE LAO EDUCATION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Global Partnership for Education provided RM43 million (US$10 million) for the System Transformation Grant-Foundational Learning Improvement Project. The three-year initiative aims to improve early childhood and girls' education, as well as teachers’ professional development.
MYANMAR
1.GREENING YANGON-MANDALAY EXPRESSWAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has instructed the upgrading and improvement of the land along the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway. Illegal buildings and shops will be demolished, and more trees will be planted, while forests will be protected along the highway.
2.TRADITIONAL ATTIRE LATEST FASHION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Traditional male and female costumes are gaining popularity among the younger generation in Myanmar. Many are opting for ancient costumes for social events such as weddings and birthday parties, as well as for modelling and photo shoots.
PHILIPPINES
1.PHILIPPINES AND INDIA UPGRADE BILATERAL RELATIONS TO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines and India are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday during a meeting with the Filipino community here, marking the start of his five-day state visit.
2.HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE REFORMS IN THE NATIONAL BUDGET PROCESS -- THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The House of Representatives will implement a bold and comprehensive reform agenda aimed at transforming the national budget process into one that is transparent, inclusive, and fully aligned with the principles of democratic accountability.
SINGAPORE
1.SINGAPORE LAUNCHES REVIEW OF ECONOMIC STRATEGY TO STAY AHEAD OF GLOBAL SHIFTS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore will carry out a fresh review of its economic strategy, with committees formed to develop longer-term plans in five areas that include strengthening the country’s global competitiveness and improving its start-up ecosystem.
2.SINGAPORE LAUNCHES ECONOMIC STRATEGY REVIEW TO STAY COMPETITIVE AMID GLOBAL, TECH SHIFTS -- CNA
Singapore announced on Monday (Aug 4) that it will undertake a review of its economic strategy amid structural shifts, including geopolitical realignments and technological disruptions.
THAILAND
1.THAILAND URGES CAMBODIA TO RETRIEVE BODIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS WITH DIGNITY -- THE NATION
Thailand urges Cambodia to retrieve fallen troops’ bodies with dignity to avoid disease and honour the dead, amid border tensions and Geneva Convention concerns.
2.AUTHORITIES ON HIGH ALERT FOR AVIAN FLU -- BANGKOK POST
Health authorities are on high alert for cases of bird flu, after an outbreak in Cambodia killed six people.
VIETNAM
1.GIA BINH AIRPORT TO HANDLE 50 MILLION PASSENGERS -- VNEXPRESS
The Gia Binh International Airport is projected to have an annual capacity of 50 million passengers by 2050. It is expected to handle about 30 million passengers and 1.6 million tonnes of cargo by 2030. The airport is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
1.NEW CRITERIA FOR DURIAN PRODUCTION, HARVESTING -- VIETNAM NEWS
For the first time, authorities have issued regulations governing food safety for fresh durian exports. A mandatory process has been introduced for the production, harvesting, transportation, preservation, and packaging of durians.
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