Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: June 24, 2025
The Public Housing and Settlement Ministry has sent mixed signals over a plan to build subsidised houses measuring just 18 square metres for President Prabowo Subianto's flagship 'three million homes' programme.
Indonesia has postponed the implementation of an excise tax on sugary packaged beverages (MBDK) to 2026, citing the need for further regulatory preparation and current economic considerations, officials announced Monday.
1.LAO MEDIA UNDERGOES MAJOR RESTRUCTURING -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Several state media are now under the Propaganda and Training Board of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee. The board will supervise the Lao News Agency, Lao National Television, Lao National Radio and Lao Press.
2.'MONOMAX' BRINGS PREMIER LEAGUE TO LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao Telecommunication Public Company Group has partnered with the Jasmine International Public Company Limited to launch the English Premium Package via 'Monomax'.This partnership will allow Lao people to watch football on a monthly subscription.
MYANMAR
1.MISS GRAND MYANMAR TO CONTEST IN BANGKOK -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The newly crowned Miss Grand Myanmar JK Sofia will represent the country at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant to be held in Bangkok. She outshined 23 other contestants in the national competition to win the crown on June 21.
2.MYANMAR AIRWAYS EXPANDS FLEET TO 11 AIRCRAFT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar Airways International added its seventh Airbus A319 aircraft to its fleet on June 23 as part of its regional expansion strategy. MAI's fleet now boasts 11 aircraft and the new plane will ply on the airline's most popular routes plus new routes
SINGAPORE
1.IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE NURTURING TRUST AND UNDERSTANDING, PM WONG TELLS CHINESE PREMIER -- THE STRAITS TIMES
On his first visit to China as Singapore's prime minister, Mr Lawrence Wong told his Chinese counterpart that he hopes to continue nurturing trust and understanding between both countries' leaders, which have served as the bedrock of increasingly strong bilateral ties.
2.TRUMP SAYS IRAN AND ISRAEL AGREE TO A 12-HOUR CEASEFIRE -- CNA/AGENCIES
US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Jun 23) that a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran will go into force with a view to ending the conflict between the two nations.
THAILAND
1. ARMY SAYS CAMBODIA AMASSING TROOPS AND HEAVY WEAPONS ALONG BORDER -- THE NATION
Army spokesman says Cambodia boosting troop and arms presence along border, Chong Sai Taku checkpoint closed for civilian safety.
2. ANTI-GRAFT BODY TO PROBE PM'S ETHICS ON HER PHONE CALL WITH HUN SEN -- BANGKOK POST
The National Anti-Corruption Commission reportedly resolved to investigate the ethics of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra regarding her recent phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
VIETNAM
1.VIETNAM IS SINGAPORE'S EIGHTH LARGEST EXPORT MARKET - VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam was ranked as the eighth largest export market of Singapore with an export turnover of more than RM38 billion (US$9 billion) in the first five months of this year. Most of the exports were mobile phones, machinery, spare parts, equipment and components.
2.GOVERNMENT REVIEWS CRIMES NATIONWIDE - VIETNAMPLUS
The government reviewed the fight against smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods and intellectual property rights infringement in the first half of 2025. Poor control, lax management, lack of responsibility, and unclear delineation of functions and duties were identified as contributors to the problems.
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