INDONESIA
1. ANAK KRAKATAU REMAINS ON ALERT AS ERUPTION RISK STAYS HIGH -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Alert Level III, citing a high probability of further eruptions and urging the public to maintain a safe distance.
2. INDONESIAN LAWMAKER WELCOMES MALAYSIA'S OFFER TO FIGHT WILDFIRES -- ANTARA
Indonesian lawmaker Dini Rahmania said Malaysia’s offer to help fight forest and land fires could bolster ongoing efforts as fires continue to affect several parts of Indonesia.
MYANMAR
1. MYANMAR SEEKS TO DEEPEN TIES WITH CAMBODIA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
During the two-day visit of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, Cambodia and Myanmar agreed to strengthen ties, focusing on promoting investments, avoiding double taxation, cultural cooperation, and media affairs.
2. FISH EXPORTS TOP US$225 MILLION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Fish worth over US$225 million (RM916 million) were exported to 40 countries from April to August. Major importers were China, Thailand, and markets in West Asia and Europe. Export volume exceeded 130,000 metric tonnes.
PHILIPPINE
1. ECONOMIST CITES PHILIPPINE’S GOV’T PROGRAMMES THAT LIFT FILIPINOS’ OPTIMISM -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The government’s catch-up spending plan, along with the targeted subsidies program, likely helped improve personal optimism among Filipinos, based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
2. PHILIPPINE PALACE CALLS VICE PRESIDENT SARA TO FACE CASES, EXPLAIN TO THE PUBLIC -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Malacañang on Friday urged Vice President Sara Z. Duterte to face the cases filed against her and defend herself instead of claiming that there was “drama” in the impeachment proceedings against her.
SINGAPORE
1. MHA REFUTES CLAIMS THAT THE DEATH PENALTY WAS DISCUSSED DURING VISIT BY ISRAEL'S SECURITY MINISTRY - CNA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday refuted claims by an Israeli media outlet that the death penalty was discussed during a visit by an Israeli delegation in May.
2. SINGHEALTH TO SUPPORT UN ATOMIC AGENCY IN STRENGTHENING REGIONAL CAPABILITIES -- THE STRAITS TIMES
SingHealth will be designated as an anchor centre of the UN atomic agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), under an initiative that aims to help member states establish or expand capabilities in areas such as nuclear medicine.
THAILAND
1. CONDO TRANSFERS TO FOREIGNERS RISE 1.4% IN Q2 2026, REIC REPORTS -- THE NATION
The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) of Government Housing Bank reported that foreign buyers took ownership of 3,292 condominium units in Thailand in the second quarter of 2026, up 1.4% from a year earlier. The value of those transfers increased 20.2% to 14.803 billion baht.
2. PM ORDERS AIRPORT LINK REPRIEVE -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to urgently resolve problems with the Airport Rail Link and ensure uninterrupted service.
VIETNAM
1. QUANG TRI UPGRADES MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE -- VIETNAMPLUS
The central province of Quang Tri is mobilising resources to upgrade and expand fishing ports and storm shelters for vessels, strengthening the local marine economy and improving safety for fishermen.
2. VIETNAM LOOKS TO EXPAND UAV INDUSTRY -- VIETNAMPLUS Vietnam sees unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as an important part of its emerging low-altitude economy. The country also aims to build its UAV industry and develop related technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, sensors and automation.
-- BERNAMA