CAMBODIA
1.STRONGER CHINA-CAMBODIA BILATERAL TIES -- FRESH NEWS
China and Cambodia signed 37 agreements during Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit. The agreements covered investment education, finance, media, agriculture, health, and trade, among other areas. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Xi Jinping.
2.HUN SEN, XI JINPING REMINISCED THE PAST -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The former prime minister and Xi reminisced about their previous cooperation and proposed new ideas to alleviate China-Cambodia relations.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA CONSIDERS DOUBLING US CRUDE, LPG IMPORTS TO OFFSET TARIFFS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia plans to ramp up imports of US energy commodities, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and refined fuels, as part of efforts to ease trade tensions with Washington and address tariff pressures.
2.INDONESIA'S FREE MEALS PROGRAM CAN BOOST CIRCULAR ECONOMY: OFFICIAL
Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program can support the circular economy at the community level by empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a government spokesperson.
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR LEADER HOLDS TALKS WITH PM ANWAR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bangkok yesterday. Talks centred around channelling continuous ASEAN aid for the rehabilitation of the earthquake-hit Myanmar.
2.NEW YEAR AMNESTY TO OVER 4,000 PRISONERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
In conjunction with the New Year this week, Myanmar granted pardons to 4,893 prisoners, including 13 foreigners who were then deported. The amnesty for foreign prisoners was to acknowledge the support of the global community during the recent earthquake.
SINGAPORE
1.PAP MANIFESTO A FRESH START THAT STRIKES A FAMILIAR CHORD -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Five years ago, the PAP launched its election manifesto at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic was ravaging the economy.
2.HOW WILL XI’S VISIT AID OR HAMPER SOUTHEAST ASIA COUNTRIES IN THEIR TARIFF TALKS WITH THE US? -- CNA
Fresh from the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia will aim to use the outcomes to portray a position of strength as they try to negotiate lower tariff rates imposed by the United States, analysts say.
THAILAND
1. 200 DEAD IN ROAD ACCIDENTS DURING SIX OF SEVEN 'DANGEROUS SONGKRAN DAYS' -- The Nation
Six days of Songkran travel saw 200 deaths and 1,377 road accidents across Thailand, with speeding and motorcycles as key factors.
2. BAHT LIKELY TO SURPASS 33 TO DOLLAR IN Q2 -- Bangkok Post
The baht could appreciate past the key psychological level of 33 to the dollar in the second quarter after the currency strengthened to a six-month high yesterday, amid the intensifying US-China trade war, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
VIETNAM
1.NATIONAL POWER PLAN ENCOURAGES SOLAR ENERGY --VIETNAMPLUS
The government has revised the national power development plan to ensure adequate electricity supply for socio-economic development. The updated plan aims for 50 per cent of office buildings and households to utilise self-generated rooftop solar power by 2030.
2.VIETNAM READY TO HOST UNCTAD16 -- VIETNAM NEWS
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh said Vietnam is ready to host the 16th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development in October (UNCTAD16) this year. Vietnam, which successfully hosted several international conferences, has the capacity to host the UNCTAD16.
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