INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA TARGETS TO RESOLVE 80 PERCENT WASTE PROBLEM BY 2029 -- ANTARA
Indonesia aims to resolve 70 percent to 80 percent of its waste problem by 2029 through expanded waste-processing facilities, improved management systems and household waste sorting, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said on Sunday.
2.INDONESIA'S RENEWABLE ENERGY MIX GAINS PACE, BEATS 2026 TARGET -- ANTARA
For the first time in recent years, Indonesia's renewable energy achievements do not need to wait until the end of the year to meet their target.
MYANMAR
1.CHINA KEEN ON BULK MAIZE IMPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Chinese importers are eyeing the long-term procurement of maize grown in Myanmar, which could be a boon to local farmers. Myanmar exports over 1.3 million tonnes of maize mainly to Thailand, the Philippines and India.
2.INSTANT MOHINGA ENTERS EUROPEAN MARKET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Instant mohinga, Myanmar’s popular rice noodle dish, is penetrating European markets. The ready-to-eat packaged noodles can be prepared in just a few minutes without sacrificing their authentic flavour.
PHILIPPINES
1.PNP INTENSIFIES INTERNAL CLEANSING AFTER ARREST OF 2 ACTIVE-DUTY COPS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a stricter crackdown against erring personnel following the arrests of two active-duty cops facing rape and domestic violence charges in Metro Manila and Mindanao.
2.PDEA: 10.5K DRUG PERSONALITIES AVAIL OF GOV'T REHAB PROGRAM IN MAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said a total of 10,540 drug personalities have availed of the government's rehabilitation and reformation program, of whom 2,798 graduates were able to secure employment or livelihood opportunities as of May.
SINGAPORE
1. WORLD CUP SPARKS ENROLMENT SURGE AT FOOTBALL ACADEMIES IN SINGAPORE - CNA
The World Cup is fuelling a surge in football interest among kids across Singapore, with some youth academies seeing their usual enrolments double in June.
2. CAMPAIGN TO NORMALISE REQUEST FOR LESS SALT AND SAUCES TO ROLL OUT IN LAST QUARTER OF 2026 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
After inroads were made in reducing Singaporeans’ sugar and saturated fat intake, a drive to reduce sodium consumption here is also gaining momentum.
VIETNAM
1.RISING ETHANOL USE FUELS DEMAND FOR CASSAVA -- VIETNAM NEWS
The nationwide introduction of E10 biofuel in May is creating a strong market for domestically produced ethanol. It is also boosting demand for cassava and agricultural by-products.
2.READY-TO-EAT EGGS REACH JAPAN -- VIETNAM NEWS
The ready-to-eat eggs produced in Vietnam have entered the Japanese market. Developed with support from Japanese experts, the eggs are tailored to Japanese consumers.
-- BERNAMA
