INDONESIA
1. THOMAS LEMBONG FILES ETHICS COMPLAINT AGAINST JUDGES — THE JAKARTA POST
In a move seen as retaliatory against his conviction, former trade minister Thomas Lembong, a former graft convict who recently received a pardon from President Prabowo Subianto, has lodged complaints against judges presiding over his trial with the Supreme Court and Judicial Commission.
2. THOMAS LEMBONG WALKS FREE, CO-DEFENDANTS STILL FACE TRIAL — JAKARTA GLOBE
While former Trade Minister Thomas Lembong has received a presidential pardon from President Prabowo Subianto, the nine other defendants in the sugar import corruption case will not receive the same leniency, the State Palace confirmed on Tuesday.
LAOS
1. LAO PLANS TO BUY FUEL FROM UAE — VIENTIANE TIMES
Lao will procure affordable fuel supplies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and expand its trade cooperation with the Gulf state. The rising fuel prices are burdening its economy. Currently, it sources fuel from Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
2. LAO BULLION BANK INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC TRADING — VIENTIANE TIMES
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has granted a licence to the Lao Bullion Bank to operate an electronic gold trading platform. The bank can now conduct gold collection and trading services using its LBB PLUS App.
MYANMAR
1. YEARLY RICE EXPORTS TOUCH 2.48 MILLION TONNES — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar earned nearly RM5 billion (US$1.13 billion) from exporting 2.48 million metric tonnes of rice and broken rice in the 2024-2025 financial year. The exports were slightly lower than the projected target of 2.5 million metric tonnes.
2. MEKONG-LANCANG FUNDS TO ASSIST DEVELOPMENT — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar will benefit from RM15 million (US$3.3 million) under the newly signed Mekong Lancang agreement. Funded by China, it will help Myanmar implement projects in agriculture, cultural exchange, legal, technology, environment, disaster management and commercial navigation.
PHILIPPINES
1. PHILIPPINES, INDIA TO ACCELERATE TRADE DEAL AND INVESTMENT BOOST — THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines and India would expedite efforts to forge a bilateral preferential trade agreement and expand two-way investments, following high-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2. RICE SUPPLY AND PRICES REMAIN STABLE DESPITE PROPOSED TARIFF INCREASE AND IMPORT BAN — THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The supply and retail prices of rice are expected to remain stable despite proposals to raise tariffs on imported rice and temporarily halt rice imports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday.
SINGAPORE
1. 25-MINUTE DELAY ON EAST-WEST MRT LINE BETWEEN BOON LAY AND BUONA VISTA DUE TO TRACK POINT FAULT — THE STRAITS TIMES
Morning commuters are experiencing a delay of up to 25 minutes between Boon Lay and Buona Vista stations on the East-West MRT Line on Aug 6 due to a track point fault.
2. TRACK FAULT CAUSES 25-MINUTE MRT DELAY ALONG EAST-WEST LINE — CNA
A track fault along the East-West Line caused a train service delay on Wednesday (Aug 6), transport operator SMRT said.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND’S FOREIGN TOURIST NUMBERS FALL 6 PCT AS REGIONAL COMPETITION INTENSIFIES — THE NATION
Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals dropped 6 per cent in the first seven months of 2025, with the kingdom welcoming 19.29 million international visitors compared to the same period last year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
2. GOVT CLARIFIES STANCE ON POKER POLICY — BANGKOK POST
Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
VIETNAM
1. STOCK INVESTORS OPENED OVER 10 MILLION ACCOUNTS — VNEXPRESS
Stock market investors have opened 10.5 million securities accounts in the first seven months of this year, primarily individual investors. The number of accounts has increased since the Vietnamese stock market’s recovery early this year.
2. RARE WEATHER CYCLE GRIPS NORTHERN VIETNAM — VIETNAM NEWS
An unusual weather pattern in August has sent temperatures rising across northern Vietnam and parts of the Red River Delta. In some areas, the temperature reached a record 39.3 degrees Celsius. These regions are expecting heavy rainfall on Wednesday.
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