INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA TARGETS REVITALISATION OF 71,000 SCHOOLS IN 2026 -- ANTARA
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is targeting the revitalisation of 71,000 schools across Indonesia in 2026 as part of the government’s continued efforts to improve the quality of national education.
2. LAND, FOREST FIRE CASES IN RIAU JUMPED BY 205 PCT IN 2025 -- THE JAKARTA POST
The Riau Police handled a significantly increasing amount of forest and land fire cases in 2025, which jumped by 205 per cent from only 20 cases in 2024 to a whopping 61 cases in 2025.
MYANMAR
1. UNITY PARAMOUNT FOR NATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing urged national unity and peace during the 78th Independence Day celebration. He also urged the implementation of a multiparty democratic system.
2. IMPROVING SUGAR CANE CULTIVATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities are trying to improve the production and quality of local sugarcane. They plan to distribute quality sugarcane varieties, provide technical assistance and farming techniques to improve the industry.
PHILIPPINES
1. 2025 CRIME RATE DOWN BY 12.4 PCT – PNP -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. reported on Saturday that the country’s overall crime rate declined by 12.4 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024.
2. FILIPINOS IN VENEZUELA TOLD TO BE ALERT AFTER MADURO ‘CAPTURE’-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Filipinos in Venezuela are advised to stay vigilant and to remain indoors over developments in the security situation there after the United States carried out a large-scale attack and captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
SINGAPORE
1. COLLECTING YOUR PASSPORT AND IC TAKES JUST 5 MINUTES WITH ICA’S NEW ROBOTS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
It now takes about five minutes to collect a new passport or identification card via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) self-collection kiosks, compared with 11 minutes in the past.
2. 10-CENT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RETURN DEPOSIT TO BEGIN IN APRIL, WITH LONGER TRANSITION PERIOD TO CLEAR STOCK -- CNA
A scheme in which consumers pay a S$0.10 (US$0.07) deposit for bottled and canned drinks will start on Apr 1 as planned, with beverage companies to be given more time to clear stocks that are ineligible for packaging refunds.
THAILAND
1. ANUTIN URGES PUBLIC TO TRUST ARMY, DISMISSES FEARS OF THIRD CLASH -- THE NATION Caretaker PM Anutin visits Prasat Khana in Surin, urging the public to trust the Thai army to defend sovereignty as both sides stick to the ceasefire.
2. CITY-NE HIGH-SPEED RAIL DELAYED A YEAR -- BANGKOK POST Thailand's first high-speed rail project, the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line, is facing a confirmed delay of at least one year due to land expropriation issues and complications arising from overlapping infrastructure projects.
VIETNAM
1. CORPORATE BOND ISSUANCE SOARS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s corporate bond issuance reached RM89 billion (US$22 billion) last year, indicating the market continues to recover. Vietnam aims to develop the market as a key source to raise funds by 2023.
2.US TARIFF ON WOOD PRODUCTS DELAYED -- VIETNAM NEWS
The United States (US) has postponed a planned tariff increase, not related to its reciprocal tariff, on Vietnamese finished wood products until 2027. This is to allow trade negotiations.
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