INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA GRANTS EID AL-FITR REMISSIONS TO 155,908 INMATES -- ANTARA
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has granted Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri remissions to 155,908 inmates across Indonesia.
2. PRESIDENT PRABOWO GREETS THOUSANDS AT EID AL-FITR OPEN HOUSE GATHERING -- ANTARA
President Prabowo Subianto greeted, shook hands with, and embraced members of the public attending an open house event in celebration of the Eid al-Fitr at the Presidential Palace here on Saturday.
MYANMAR
1. MORE LNG IMPORTS ARRIVE TO MEET DEMAND -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The arrival of the MT Dapeng Princess tanker, with 33,800 tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at Thilawa Port in Yangon, will boost the supply of gas. LNG is needed to support power plants in Yangon.
2. FUEL SUPPLIERS WARNED OF HOARDING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Rice Federation urged suppliers to release sufficient diesel to farmers, millers and traders, and not to stockpile fuel and fertilisers. Fuel is critical for cultivation, pumping water, harvesting, milling, and transportation.
PHILIPPINES
1. ECONOMIST SEES INFLATION BREACHING 4%, LAUDS GOV'T SUBSIDY PROGRAM -- PNA
With oil prices surging to nearly USD100 per barrel on account of the Middle East conflict, an economist projects the rate of price increase to breach the four percent level this year.
2. INCLUSIVE DIGITALIZATION, WORKFORCE URGED AS ASEAN NEARS DEFA ADOPTION -- PNA
Stronger public-private collaboration for inclusive digitalization and scaled upskilling of workers across the region are needed as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) prepares to conclude a landmark digital economy pact under the Philippine chairship this year.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND EYES CRUISE HUB STATUS WITH NEW MEGA PORT PLAN -- THE NATION
Thailand plans new cruise terminals via PPP on both coasts to boost tourism, with Royal Caribbean targeting 120,000 visitors this year.
2. 30-DAY VISA-FREE STAY 'SUFFICIENT', SAYS MINISTER -- BANGKOK POST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it will propose reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days in a bid to curb abuses and mitigate potential security threats.
VIETNAM
1. AGRI SECTOR BRACING FOR TOUGH TIMES -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is taking proactive measures to overcome challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Stabilising production, ensuring the supply of inputs, reducing costs, and strengthening self-reliance are top priorities.
2. REALIGNING PRODUCTION AS WAR RAGES IN WEST ASIA -- VIETNAMPLUS
Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City are adjusting their production plans, diversifying markets and seeking new supply sources amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Global shipping routes are disrupted, which is pushing up logistics costs.
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