INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA'S Q1 GROWTH SURPASSES G20 COUNTRIES, MINISTER CLAIMS -- ANTARA
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia's economic growth of 5.61 percent in the first quarter of 2026 was the highest among the G20 countries that have released their performances.
2.INDONESIA PLANS TO ROLL OUT INCENTIVES FOR 200,000 ELECTRIC VEHICLES -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government plans to roll out incentives for 100,000 electric cars and 100,000 motorcycles in the initial stage this year.
LAOS
1.NATIONAL POPULATION AT 6.7 MILLION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The 5th National Population and Housing Census conducted last year showed the country’s population stands at 6.74 million. The gender distribution remains balanced, with 50.7 per cent male and 49.3 per cent female.
2. FISH DEATHS SCARE CHAMPASAK VILLAGES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Authorities are warning residents in Xaisomboun district, Champasak province, to avoid using water or eating dead fish from the Xedon River. The directive comes after a large quantity of fish were found dead recently in the river.
MYANMAR
1.YOUTH FOUNDATION OF STRONG NATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government launched the “driving forces of the new nation” programme to engage youth in nation-building. Its motto hinges on healthy, resilient, and educated youth to steer the nation forward.
2.PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST RICE EXPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and China will establish a business-to-business pact to boost rice exports. A private company will provide seeds and encourage farmers to grow them. The rice milling will be done in Myanmar.
PHILIPPINES
1.PH, NETHERLANDS BOOST COOPERATION ON NATURE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are moving to deepen collaboration on nature-based solutions (NBS) as a key strategy for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
2.PNP TO IMPLEMENT STRIKE POLICY ON GAS-AND-RUN INCIDENTS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered the strict enforcement of a “three-strike” policy for police station commanders as it intensifies its crackdown on fuel-related crimes following a series of gas-and-run incidents.
SINGAPORE
1. 'TREMENDOUS PROSPERITY' IN INDO-PACIFIC, BUT MIDDLE POWERS MUST WORK TOGETHER: NEW ZEALAND PM LUXON -- CNA
The Indo-Pacific is a “tremendous engine for global prosperity”, but rising geopolitical tensions mean economic growth cannot be separated from regional security, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said.
2. GOVT PILOTING DIFFERENT WAYS OF ENGAGING CITIZENS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL IN BOON LAY, CANBERRA -- THE STRAITS TIMES
More opportunities will be created for Singaporeans to help shape policies and plans as the Government seeks to deepen citizen participation, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth Goh Hanyan.
THAILAND
1. ENERGY SHOCK HITS ROAD FREIGHT AS LOGISTICS VOLUMES DROP UP TO 20%, FEDERATION SAYS -- THE NATION
Thailand’s Land Transport Federation says high diesel and rising maintenance costs have pushed transport volumes down 15-20% year-on-year, while operators hold off further price rises.
2. KOH PHANGAN APPLAUDS NOMINEE CRACKDOWN -- BANGKOK POST
Tourism operators on Koh Phangan have urged the government to continue cracking down on illegal businesses run by foreigners, while also improving the tourism image and rolling out further stimulus measures amid growing concerns among tourists resulting in fewer arrivals.
VIETNAM
1.HANOI TARGETS 10 PER CENT GROWTH -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi aims to achieve 10 per cent growth in the second quarter after the implementation of new policies, particularly the revised Capital Law. The city is ramping up logistics, boosting trade promotion and facilitating cross-border e-commerce.
2.INDIA STRONG REGIONAL PARTNER -- VIETNAMPLUS
Visiting Vietnamese President To Lam India reaffirmed that Vietnam–India relations are built on a solid foundation of political trust, shared strategic vision and long-term development interests. Vietnam will support India’s role in regional and global affairs.
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