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Barnama
21-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : July 21, 2025
SEEK TO SPLIT TARIFFS WITH US BUYERS -- THE JAKARTA POST MINISTER: RICE IN JAPAN COSTS US$6/KG, JUST UNDER US$1 IN INDONESIA -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian exporters are looking to split the tariff load with their buyers in the United States to maintain a competitive price, the success of which economists say ultimately rests on how high the import duties imposed on other countries get since pressing down cost to maintain a margin is easier said than done. Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman urged the public to appreciate the country's stable food prices, particularly rice, as neighboring and developed countries grapple with rising costs and supply shortages. LAOS FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY PRICE -- VIENTIANE TIMES The government will renegotiate power purchase agreements with hydropower plant operators to revise electricity tariffs to reduce the burden on the public. Power bills rose after authorities introduced a new pricing system in February. FUNDS TO UPLIFT RURAL ECONOMY -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Lao Front for National Development will expand its financial programme to assist Lao farming families and cooperatives. The aim is to promote commercial products and services, create job opportunities and generate income that can alleviate rural poverty. MYANMAR INVITES FARM SECTOR INVESTORS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Bago Region Investment Committee approved foreign investment worth RM30 million (US$7 million) in June. The southern central region is inviting foreign investments to manufacture agricultural machinery, fertilisers, animal feedstuff and solar energy. DETAINED FOR ILLICIT TRADE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR During a three-day nationwide crackdown on illegal trade, security forces apprehended smugglers transporting foodstuff, coal, diesel and teak wood. Thirty-three smugglers, who were using lorries and boats to conduct their illicit trade, were detained. SINGAPORE 1. PRIORITY FOR SINGLES, HIGHER QUOTA FOR SECOND-TIMER FAMILIES TO KICK IN FROM HDB'S JULY BTO EXERCISE -- THE STRAITS TIMES A slew of policy changes will kick in, starting with the upcoming HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise in July, benefiting singles as well as families looking to upgrade or right-size their homes. CONSUMER BRANDS GAINING FOOTHOLD IN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA AS THEY SHED 'WORLD'S FACTORY' IMAGE -- CNA When Indonesian Dwi Soejatmoko, 42, bought his first television set about 20 years ago, he opted for a brand he had never heard of before: Changhong. THAILAND 1. THAILAND BRACES FOR HEAVY RAINS AS TROPICAL STORM WIPHA APPROACHES -- THE NATION Tropical storm Wipha to bring widespread heavy rain across Thailand from July 20–24. Authorities urge caution amid flood and landslide risks. 2. POLICE SET TO SUBMIT RESULT OF SAO PROBE TO PROSECUTORS -- BANGKOK POST The result of the police's investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building will be submitted to prosecutors tomorrow, says the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB). VIETNAM CASH CROPS TO HIT BILLION-DOLLAR MARK -- VIETNAMPLUS Passion fruit, banana, pineapple and coconut have been identified as Vietnam's next billion-dollar export products. Vietnam cultivates more than 50 fruit varieties across over 1.3 million hectares of farmland. Only durian crossed the RM4.25 million (US$1 billion) export mark. MARKETPLACE FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER -- VIETNAMPLUS Hanoi plans to launch a technology exchange next year to accelerate the city's shift towards a knowledge-based economy. Technology providers, buyers and regulators can meet via the platform. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Barnama
13-07-2025
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore & Vietnam: July 13, 2025
The National Police announced on Saturday that 26 premium rice brands are under investigation for alleged mislabelling and price gouging, following a report from Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is encouraging Quran teachers to get certified by the Tilawati Professional Certification Institute (LSP Tilawati) to enhance their quality and get professional recognition. MYANMAR FISH STOCK IN YEZIN DAM -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The monsoon fingerling releasing ceremony was held at the Yezin Dam in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to boost fish resources. About 200,000 fingerlings — golden carps, rohu and silver bards - were released. About 885,700 fingerlings have been released into the dam since 2011. FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE OPENING SOON -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) is in the final stage of completion. Once completed the bridge will ensure smooth and safe passage of large ocean vessels and facilitate transportation from Yangon to coastal areas. SINGAPORE LOOKING AT ENHANCING LAWS AROUND VAPING TO TACKLE ISSUE OF DRUG-LACED VAPES IN SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES Current legislation around vaping may be strengthened following the increased detection in Singapore of electronic vaporisers containing substances such as etomidate and other controlled drugs. LOOK LIKE REGULAR VAPES, BUT DRUG-LACED 'KPODS' ARE MORE LETHAL AND PERNICIOUS -- CNA When David (not his real name) first tried an e-vaporiser offered by friends in January last year, he had no idea that the liquid inside it contained more than just nicotine. THAILAND 1. GOVT CLARIFIES CONTROVERSY: NATIONALITY GRANTED TO ETHNIC GROUPS, NOT FOREIGN MIGRANTS -- THE NATION Around 140,000 individuals are eligible under the policy—all of whom have been officially surveyed and recorded in the civil registry. The measure excludes displaced persons living in temporary shelters. 2. THAKSIN INVITE 'BREACHES ETHICS' -- BANGKOK POST The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is being urged to investigate Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira after he invited former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to participate in a high-level discussion about US tariffs with the government. VIETNAM TRANSFORMING INTO INNOVATION HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS Hanoi will establish an innovation centre to position itself as Vietnam's leading scientific hub. The capital now hosts over 70 per cent of scientific institutions, 82 per cent of national laboratories and 65 per cent of top scientists. AIRCRAFT PUNCTUALITY AT AIRPORTS -- VIETNAM PLUS Vietnam's aviation industry's punctuality rate declined badly in the first half of this year. Statistics revealed that the on-time performance rate fell to 62.6 per cent. Airline problems, operational reasons, weather and technical factors contributed to late arrivals. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bogus advert for govt farming job spreads in Indonesia
"Registration for the 2024 Millennial Farmer with 10 million rupiah salary ($610) is open," reads the Indonesian-language text overlay on an image shared on a Facebook post on February 10. The image shows Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman and actor Raffi Ahmad, President Prabowo Subianto's special envoy for young people. It also bears the official logo of the agriculture ministry on the upper left corner (archived here and here). "The 2024 Millennial Farmer Programme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia has been opened again!" reads part of the caption to the post which includes a link to an online portal. The purported registration page asks users for their full name, location and Telegram number. Similar posts began surfacing on Facebook and Instagram after local media reported in October 2024 that Amran said the government aimed to attract young people to farming jobs through a programme that could yield salaries higher than the average agriculture wages (archived link). Many social media users appeared to believe the posts shared genuine registration pages for the programme. "I'm ready sir, what should I prepare," one commented. "I'm keen, where's the location, I hope this is real," wrote another. But the agriculture ministry's spokesman Arief Cahyono told AFP on February 19 the posts are a "scam". "We do not assign certain groups to coordinate [the registration]," he said. Posts about the programme on the ministry's official Instagram and Facebook accounts on November 30 said those interested to apply can do so "through their local Agriculture Agency or the Agriculture Counseling Agency" (archived links here and here). Arief added online link to the programme is "currently deactivated". AFP has previously debunked scams misusing the names of prominent institutions in Indonesia to tout bogus cash handouts and raffle prizes.
