Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia. Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 23, 2025
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1.THOMAS' GRAFT VERDICT SEEN AS SETTING BAD PRECEDENT -- THE JAKARTA POST
The verdict in the corruption case of former trade minister Thomas Lembong has stoked concerns among legal experts, who have questioned the ruling's legal basis and warned it could set a dangerous precedent for silencing opposition figures.
2.INDONESIA CUTS 1,000 FINANCE MINISTRY JOBS AMID DRIVE FOR LEANER BUDGET -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said Tuesday that nearly 1,000 civil servants at the Finance Ministry have been laid off as part of the government's broader efforts to streamline spending and boost efficiency.
LAOS
1.LAOS-AUSTRALIA AIMING ROBUST BILATERAL TRADE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Australia are working to improve their existing bilateral trade ties by attracting high-quality investments to develop Loa' economy. Both governments launched the Laos-Australia Investment Facilitation and Transformation for Economic Resilience programme last month.
2.SINGACUP TO NURTURE YOUNG LAO FOOTBALLERS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Asia's premier international youth football tournament SingaCup, will continue to collaborate with the Lao Football Federation to develop the sport at the grassroots level. The partnership aims to expand international exposure and nurture emerging young talents.
MYANMAR
1.IDENTIFYING ORIGINAL ETHNIC COSTUMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture will conduct a survey on Myanmar's ethnic groups' traditional clothing to determine the appropriate national costumes. The survey will assist in removing misconceptions about ethnic costumes and identify their origins.
2. ASEAN FORUM TO PROTECT FISHERIES SECTOR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is hosting the 17th ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum and the 33rd ASEAN Fisheries Working Group Meeting from July 22 to 25.
Fishing zoning, sustainable small-scale fisheries, fish stock recovery and the impact of climate change will be discussed.
SINGAPORE
1.SINGAPORE'S DIGITAL BANKS FINDING THEIR NICHE IN AREAS LIKE SMES AS THEY NARROW LOSSES IN 2024 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore's three digital banks serving retail customers – Trust Bank, GXS Bank and MariBank – appear on track to turn the corner more than two years after they started operations.
2.TRUMP ANNOUNCES TRADE DEAL WITH JAPAN, INCLUDING 15% TARIFF -- CNA/AGENCIES
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jul 22) announced a trade deal with Japan that he said will result in Japan investing US$550 billion into the United States and paying a 15 per cent reciprocal tariff.
THAILAND
1. EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ON STANDBY AS STORM WIPHA NEARS THAILAND -- THE NATION
DDPM says it is fully prepared to issue emergency alerts for areas forecast to be affected by tropical storm Wipha.
2. VISA HELP FOR LABOUR 'IN LIMBO' -- BANGKOK POST
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a six-month extension for Cambodian migrant workers employed in border provinces.
VIETNAM
1.DELIVERY SECTOR FACES STRONG HEADWIND -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's postal and delivery sector is experiencing impressive growth but profits are slim due to the presence of both international and local players. Total volume of postal items reached about 1.8 billion in the first half of this year.
2.NATIONAL PLAN TO IMPROVE WOMEN'S HEALTH -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Ministry of Health and Roche Vietnam are teaming up to improve women's health. The ministry plans to develop a national action plan to improve screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of breast and cervical cancer.
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