INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA EXEMPTS US, PARTNERS FROM NEW NATURAL RESOURCE FX RULES -- ANTARA
The Republic of Indonesia will exempt several partner countries, including the United States, from parts of its new foreign exchange proceeds policy for natural resource export, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Friday.
2.INDONESIA SENDS 744 TNI PEACEKEEPERS TO LEBANON MISSION -- ANTARA
Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Agus Subiyanto officially dispatched 744 soldiers of the Garuda Contingent Task Force to join the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
MYANMAR
1.UNIVERSAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR MYANMAR KIDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will provide one set of school textbooks, one dozen notebooks, four pencils, and one school uniform for primary-level students during the new registration this year. Students can enrol free of charge for basic education.
2.PAGODA CABLE CAR SUSPENDED DURING RAINY DAYS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The cable car services to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda in Mon State will be temporarily suspended during the rainy season. However, mountain trucks will continue to operate to transport pilgrims during the monsoon period.
PHILIPPINES
1.ICC: DUTERTE TO STAY DETAINED -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Former president Rodrigo R. Duterte will stay detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, a trial chamber ruled Friday.
2.PBBM SUSTAINS DRIVE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, INFRA MODERNISATION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sustained this week the administration’s push for social development and infrastructure modernisation, leading initiatives aimed at strengthening inclusive governance, improving the flood mitigation system and ensuring economic security.
SINGAPORE
1. SENIOR MINISTER OF STATE KOH POH KOON RESIGNS FOR 'FAMILY REASONS' - CNA
Senior Minister of State Dr Koh Poh Koon will relinquish his appointments as Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Senior Minister of State for Health with effect from Jun 1.
2. GRAB EXTENDS 90-CENT FUEL SURCHARGE, HIGHER GRABCAB METERED FARES TILL JULY 31 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Grab will extend its temporary fare changes, comprising a higher fuel surcharge as well as increased metered fares for rides with its taxi arm, until July 31.
THAILAND
1. NEW POWER TARIFF MAY RAISE BILLS FOR HOMES USING OVER 400 UNITS FROM JULY -- THE NATION
ERC opens public consultation on a new progressive power tariff, with heavy household users likely to pay more from the July billing cycle.
2. OPERATORS BACK 30-DAY VISA RETURN -- BANGKOK POST
Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
VIETNAM
1.AUTOMAKERS READY FOR NEW BIOFUEL RULE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Major automakers have confirmed that the latest models currently in the Vietnamese market are compatible with E10 biofuel. The government will roll out the unleaded gasoline nationwide from June 1 to promote green energy transition.
2.NINH BINH RM2.4 BILLION ELECTRONIC PLANT -- VIETNAMPLUS
A US$600 million (RM2.4 billion) electronic components manufacturing plant broke ground in northern Ninh Binh province on May 22. It will attract hi-tech investment and strengthen global supply chains.
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