INDONESIA
1. RI URGES UNSC PROBE AFTER PEACEKEEPERS INJURED IN LEBANON BLAST -- ANTARA
Indonesia has called on the United Nations Security Council to urgently investigate repeated attacks against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, after three of its personnel were injured in an explosion on April 3 in El Addaiseh, southern Lebanon.
2. INDONESIA SENDS THREE FALLEN UN PEACEKEEPERS TO HOMETOWNS FOR BURIAL -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s military on Saturday night repatriated the bodies of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon, sending them to their hometowns for burial after a ceremony at Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
MYANMAR
1. MYITKYINA AIRPORT RESUMES OPERATIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myitkyina Airport in Kachin state resumed its operation after a 40-day suspension due to a terrorist attack that damaged its facilities. The airport suffered damage during an attack on February 20.
2. AWARENESS TALKS ON HYDROPOWER PROJECT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities are holding town hall meetings regarding the Ayeyarwady Myitsone Upstream Hydropower Project in Kachin state. They are informing the public on the project's importance for national electricity needs and promote socio-economic development.
PHILIPPINES
1. MARCOS CALLS ON FILIPINOS TO EMBRACE COMPASSION, UNITY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to embrace kindness and unity, urging them to translate faith into action as the nation celebrates Easter Sunday.
2. FAIR WEATHER WITH ISOLATED RAINS ACROSS PH ON EASTER SUNDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Most parts of the country will experience generally fair weather on Easter Sunday due to the influence of a ridge of a high-pressure area (HPA), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
SINGAPORE
1. MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE TO TACKLE ENERGY CRISIS, WIDER SUPPLY SHOCKS FROM MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT: SHANMUGAM -- CNA
A ministerial committee convened to respond to the ongoing Middle East conflict will focus not just on energy disruptions and rising fuel prices, but also the wider supply shocks, security and diplomacy issues arising from the conflict, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam has said.
2. PILOT INITIATIVE TO BE EXPANDED TO KEEP SENIORS ACTIVE, SOCIALLY CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Since 2024, an army of seniors have been going around their neighbourhoods performing simple tasks such as packing and delivering food to other seniors who live alone, distributing groceries to low-income families and restocking community fridges.
THAILAND
1. HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED ABOARD THAI VESSEL FOLLOWING STRAIT OF HORMUZ INCIDENT -- THE NATION
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms search teams have found remains on the damaged 'Mayuree Naree' after a fire and flooding in the engine room.
2. PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS TO PROTEST -- BANGKOK POST
Public transport operators in major cities are under mounting pressure as surging fuel prices erode incomes and threaten services.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM-KUWAIT WARMING UP RELATIONS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi aims to strengthen cooperation with Kuwait and accelerate negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Vietnam also wants to ensure the safety of its citizens in Kuwait.
2. ACCELERATING GREEN ENERGY AGENDA -- VIETNAMPLUS
The government aims to increase renewable energy production and ensure energy security by 2030. It also plans to create a competitive electricity market and mobilise funding from private investors.
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