INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA CONSIDERS EV INCENTIVES WITH INDUSTRY, REGULATORS -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is discussing electric vehicle (EV) incentives with regulators and industry players, with details still under review as it seeks to accelerate adoption.
2. RI PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO RUSSIA AWAITS OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION -- ANTARA
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to Russia in the near future is still awaiting an official announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
MYANMAR
1. ANCIENT TOUCH FOR TOOTH RELIC TOWER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The reconstruction of the ancient tooth relic building of Inwa incorporates original artworks from three different eras. The project is expected to be fully completed by May this year, after it was damaged by an earthquake in 2025.
2. BOLSTERING TRADE RELATIONS WITH INDIA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and India held high-level talks to further enhance bilateral ties. Discussion focused on cooperation in the export of agricultural products, collaboration in human resource development and trade promotion.
PHILIPPINES
1. BI NABS 2 JAPANESE FUGITIVES IN BATANGAS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday reported the arrest of two Japanese nationals wanted for fraud during a recent operation in Lian, Batangas.
2. VALENZUELA RAID NETS P705-M FAKE PERFUMES, COSMETIC GOODS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday discovered approximately PHP705 million worth of assorted counterfeit perfumes and cosmetic products in a warehouse in Valenzuela City.
SINGAPORE
1. DPM GAN KIM YONG TO VISIT THE US FROM APR 12 TO 17 -- CNA
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will visit the United States from Apr 12 to Apr 17 in a trip that comes as Singapore and the US mark six decades of diplomatic relations this year.
2. LAND HALF THE SIZE OF MARINA BAY EXPECTED TO BE RECLAIMED AS PART OF GREATER SOUTHERN WATERFRONT -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Plans to reshape Singapore’s southern coastline into a new precinct that will offer people more housing and recreational options are progressing.
THAILAND
1. THAI BANKING SECTOR PREPARED FOR SONGKRAN LIQUIDITY SURGE WITH 124BN BAHT CASH INJECTION -- THE NATION
Thailand’s leading commercial lenders have announced a co-ordinated cash injection of over 124 billion baht to facilitate public spending and ensure financial stability during the upcoming Songkran bank holiday.
2. ENERGY MINISTER WILL NOT SIDE WITH 'OIL HOARDERS' -- BANGKOK POST
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.
VIETNAM
1. BOOM IN SOCIAL COMMERCE SECTOR -- VIETNAMPLUS
International technology firms are rolling out AI-driven tools in Vietnam to tap the booming social commerce driven by automated messaging and personalised sales. Social commerce is driven by small-and medium-sized businesses that use social media.
2. RISING ELECTRONICS POWERHOUSE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam will leverage its expertise in electronics and semiconductors to benefit from ongoing global trade realignments. It is ranked eighth worldwide in electronics exports and hosts about 170 foreign semiconductor companies.
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