INDONESIA
1. DANANTARA STEPS IN AS WHOOSH TRAIN SAVES TIME BUT BLEEDS CASH
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has pledged to help resolve mounting problems at the country’s first high-speed rail line, the Jakarta-Bandung service known as Whoosh, which has become an emblem of both ambition and excess.
2. DEPUTY MINISTER EXTORTED WORKERS IN LUCRATIVE SCAM: KPK -- THE JAKARTA POST
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) accused Deputy Manpower Minister Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan of extorting workers applying for occupational safety and health (K3) certification, following his arrest on Wednesday.
MYANMAR
1. TRADE RESUMES ALONG THAI-MYANMAR FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge 1 that was temporarily closed is now open to the public. Myanmar authorities closed the route to stop illegal trade. Now, all importers need to have a licence to import Thai goods into the country.
2. EARLY VOTING FOR OVERSEAS MYANMAR NATIONALS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Embassy in Malaysia will distribute Form 15 for early voters to register. The government will hold the general elections on December 28. Myanmar embassies in South Korea, Thailand and the United States have also started issuing the registration forms.
PHILIPPINES
1. SIGNAL NO. 1 STILL UP IN N. LUZON AS ‘ISANG’ INTENSIFIES -- Philippine News Agency (PNA)
Signal No. 1 is still hoisted in Northern Luzon areas as “Isang” intensified into a tropical storm while moving out of the Luzon landmass, the weather bureau said in its 5 am bulletin Saturday.
2. ADAMSON, ATENEO TRIUMPH IN SHAKEY'S NATIONAL INVITATIONALS - Philippine News Agency (PNA)
Adamson University banked on Shaina Nitura to prevail over the University of San Carlos (USC), 25-16, 31-33, 25-18, 25-12, in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Visayas leg at the Mandaue Sports Complex in Cebu on Friday night.
SINGAPORE
1. ABOUT 6% TO 7% OF INTEGRATED PROGRAMME STUDENTS LEAVE BEFORE COMPLETING SIX YEARS: MOE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
At the end of the year, about 4,000 PSLE pupils will celebrate winning a coveted place in the Integrated Programme (IP).
2. MUTED RESPONSE ON FIRST FRIDAY OF NEW 4AM ALCOHOL SALES CUT-OFF, WITH NIGHTSPOTS CAUTIOUS AND REVELLERS UNMOVED -- CNA
On the first Friday (Aug 22) night after new liquor sales rules kicked in for areas along parts of the Singapore River, nightlife establishments remained cautious in their approach as crowds remained largely muted.
THAILAND
1. PHUKET AT RISK OF SEVERE FLOODING AS BANG YAI CANAL NEARS OVERFLOW -- THE NATION
Heavy rain continues to impact the southern region of Thailand, with Phuket facing the threat of significant flooding.
2. SIDES AGREE TO TEAM UP AGAINST LANDMINES, CALL-CENTRE SCAMS -- BANGKOK POST
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to cooperate on landmine clearance, joint action against cross-border call-centre scams and the establishment of smaller coordination groups to resolve border issues at the recently held Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting.
VIETNAM
1. HANOI TO OFFER INCENTIVES TO WELCOME INVESTORS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi authorities plan to offer incentives to attract strategic investors to transform the city into a modern, sustainable economy and innovation hub. They are targeting investors in research and development, technology transfer and human capital development.
2. COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PUNISH TRAFFIC VIOLATORS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam is exploring introducing community services as a supplementary penalty for traffic offenders to reduce the rising number of road accidents. Common violations are driving under the influence, speeding, not wearing seat belts and jumping red lights.
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