INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA, FRANCE BACK TWO-STATE SOLUTION FOR PALESTINIAN INDEPENDENCE -- ANTARA
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia and France share similar views on Middle East stability, backing a two-state solution as essential for Palestinian independence and regional peace.
2.PRABOWO BACKS NEW FRANCE-INDONESIA BUSINESS COUNCIL -- ANTARA
President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the establishment of the France-Indonesia High-Level Business Council as a strategic step to strengthen economic and investment ties between the two countries.
MYANMAR
1.PRESIDENT PLANS INDIA VISIT TO WARM UP TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will pay an official visit to India to bolster bilateral ties and expand business cooperation. He is making the visit at the invitation of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2.PREPARATION FOR MONSOON RICE CULTIVATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Rice Federation briefed industry players on the implementation of the rice export zone this monsoon season. Financing, the use of high-quality pure seeds and organic fertilisers were also discussed.
PHILIPPINES
1.JAPAN COMMITS TO DEFENCE EQUIPMENT TRANSFER TO BOOST PHILIPPINES’ CAPABILITIES- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Japan has pledged to beef up its defence cooperation with the Philippines through the provision of military equipment and technology aimed at enhancing the Philippine forces’ capabilities.
2.PHILIPPINES, JAPAN VOW TO DEVELOP ‘WORLD-CLASS’ LUZON ECONOMIC CORRIDOR -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to transform the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) into a “world-class economic hub,” recognising its strategic role in strengthening regional economic architecture and global supply chain resilience.
SINGAPORE
1.NEW PMA RULES KICK IN JUN 1, BUT SOME USERS SAY THEY WILL NOT COMPLY - CNA
Some personal mobility aid (PMA) users have told CNA that they will continue riding devices that breach tightened rules taking effect on Jun 1, despite the risk of enforcement action.
2.VIETNAMESE PRESIDENT TO LAM IN SINGAPORE FOR FOUR-DAY STATE VISIT -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Vietnamese President To Lam arrived in Singapore on May 28 for a state visit as part of his first tour of Asean countries since becoming head of state.
THAILAND
1.THAI NAVY BUYS AIRBUS C295 AIRCRAFT TO BOOST SEA OPERATIONS -- THE NATION
The Royal Thai Navy will acquire two Airbus C295 aircraft to strengthen maritime transport, patrol, rescue and Medevac operations.
2.RISING INFLATION FEARS PRESSURE BULLION PRICE -- BANGKOK POST
Global gold prices could drop to US$4,200 an ounce in this cycle, translating to a domestic price of around 66,000 baht, as the market has begun pricing in the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the second half of the year amid rising US inflation, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
VIETNAM
1.DONG THAP STRIVING TO BANISH “YELLOW CARD” -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Dong Thap province has not recorded any illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing case since 2024 as the government tightens regulations. Vietnam is trying to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted soon.
2.DIRECT FLIGHT CONNECTING HO CHI MINH, PHUKET -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam Airlines on Thursday announced a new direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket starting July 2. There will be four round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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