INDONESIA
1.CALLS GROW FOR PROPER REFORM OF ELECTION LAW -- THE JAKARTA POST
Calls to safeguard a planned revision to election rules intensify, as prodemocracy advocates urge lawmakers to push for meaningful reform for the electoral system and put public interests and democratic consolidation at the center of the plan.
2.MARKET BRACES AS DANANTARA TAKES OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF SOES HOLDING 20 PCT OF IDX -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian government is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of its state-owned enterprises, a reform that investors say could reshape about US$180 billion in value, or roughly one-fifth of the Jakarta Stock Exchange’s market capitalisation.
LAOS
1.DIPLOMACY KEY TO SOLVING GLOBAL ISSUES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said the importance of diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and enhanced cooperation in tackling challenges related to conflict, climate change and development. He commented at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
2.MODERNISING KHAMMOUANE TO BE A TOURIST SPOT -- VIENTIANE TIMES The state-owned 3B Group Co Ltd will invest RM8.4 million (US$2 million) to transform Khammouane province into a major tourism destination in southern Laos. Once completed, the five-year project can drive socio-economic development.
MYANMAR
1.INTENSIFYING TRADE WITH YUNNAN PROVINCE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and China agreed to maintain peace and stability in their border areas, cooperate in combating cross-border crimes and promote trade between Myanmar and Yunnan Province. China also pledged to channel aid during natural disasters.
2.CHINA TOPS MYANMAR RICE IMPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
China remained the largest buyer of Myanmar rice, amounting to nearly 500,000 metric tonnes of rice and broken rice in the past five months. Indonesia is the second largest importer, followed by the Philippines in the region.
PHILIPPINES
1. PH LEADS MIDDLE-INCOME NATIONS IN PUSHING FOR DEV'T REFORM AT UNGA 80 -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines, as chair of the Like-Minded Group for Middle-Income Countries (LMG-MICs), called on the international community to rally behind reforms that address the unique challenges of middle-income countries (MICs), at the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the group at the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York from Sept. 9 to 28, 2025.
2.PH BATS FOR PEACE, CLIMATE JUSTICE, RULES-BASED ORDER AT UNGA 80 -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to peace, sustainable development, and a rules-based international order as Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro delivered the country’s national statement during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York.
SINGAPORE
1.S’PORE POPULATION NOW AT 6.11 MILLION, WITH 1.2% RISE DUE TO MORE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, HELPERS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s population grew by 1.2 per cent in the past year, with 6.11 million people calling the little red dot home as at June 2025.
2.SINGAPORE’S PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR FACES UNCERTAINTY AFTER NEW US 100% TARIFFS -- CNA
The impact of the United States’ new pharmaceutical tariffs on Singapore remains uncertain, experts and companies told CNA.
THAILAND
1. THAI PREMIER UNVEILS 15-POINT URGENT AGENDA TO PARLIAMENT -- THE NATION Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led his Cabinet in delivering the new government’s policy statement to the Parliament on Monday, setting out a comprehensive 15-point urgent agenda aimed at immediately addressing the nation’s core challenges.
2. BUALOI HITS, TRIGGERING HEAVY FLOODS -- BANGKOK POST Typhoon Bualoi has unleashed widespread flooding across the country, with Ayutthaya, Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Sa Kaeo among the hardest hit.
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM-CHINA TRAIN ROUTE GAINING POPULARITY -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Vietnam–China international train is becoming an important infrastructure link between the two countries, with around 8,000 passengers travelling the routes since its reopening in May. This service promotes mobility, economic cooperation, trade, and cultural exchange.
2.TYPHOON BUALOI CAUSES SEVERE DAMAGE -- VIETNAM NEWS
Homes, infrastructure and farmlands were destroyed by Typhoon Bualoi that landed yesterday across several provinces and cities in the northern and central regions of Vietnam. Total casualties stood at 80.
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