Latest news with #BUDDHA

Barnama

Top News Headlines In Indones, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 17, 2025

President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that Jakarta's decision to acquire dozens of jets from the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing was necessary to expand flag carrier Garuda Indonesia's fleet. US President Donald Trump recently announced that Indonesia had agreed to buy 50 Boeing jets. Local businesses welcomed a new trade deal with the United States that slashes a proposed 'reciprocal' tariff from 32 per cent to 19 per cent, saying the outcome is more favorable than what regional peers face. LAOS RAINS WREAK HAVOC IN LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES About 25 villages in five northern provinces have been severely affected by floods since Monday, including Luang Prabang, a popular tourist hub in Laos. Sweeping floods have destroyed farmland, roads and houses, leaving 400 families homeless. 2. CENTURIES OLD BUDDHA RELICS FOUND -- VIENTIANE TIMES Workers unearthed 70 ancient Buddha artefacts in Vat Meuang Kang temple in Champasak province in southern Laos. The items date back to the 17th or 18th centuries. They were found in a jar during renovation on the temple's manuscript repository. MYANMAR MYANMAR DEEPEN MILITARY TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Indian and Myanmar armed forces personnel held a discussion in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday on strengthening military cooperation in various fields. Border security and development, as well as rescue and relief operations during emergencies, topped their agenda. ENERGY SUPPLY FOR PEOPLE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Ministry of Electric Power is focusing on efficient power generation based on the availability of natural gas. It also aims to ensure that power plants continue to generate a stable electricity supply and that power transmission lines are installed safely and securely. SINGAPORE LAUNCHES ANTI-VAPING CHECKS NEAR 5 INSTITUTES OF HIGHER LEARNING -- THE STRAITS TIMES The anti-vaping blitz has extended to areas near schools, with enforcement officers conducting checks outside five institutes of higher learning (IHL) across Singapore on July 14. IS BACK IN SINGAPORE – BUT CAN IT AVOID PAST PITFALLS? -- CNA A cautious revival is underway in Singapore's bike-sharing scene, as operators expand their fleet while working to regain public trust lost in the chaos of the industry's early days. THAILAND 1. HIGH-STAKES DECISION LOOMS OVER NEXT BANK OF THAILAND GOVERNOR -- THE NATION The selection committee for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has shortlisted two final candidates and submitted their names to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. 2. GOVT URGES 'MAXIMUM RESTRAINT' -- BANGKOK POST Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the government is "deeply dissatisfied" with Cambodia over the recent Ta Muen Thom incident but urged the public and military to remain calm. VIETNAM OF BABY TURTLES RELEASED INTO SEA -- VIETNAMPLUS About 4,500 baby turtles were released into the ocean in the first half of this year as part of Con Dao National Park's conservation efforts. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the park is a popular eco-tourism attraction known for turtle nesting. PARK, SPORTS COMPLEX FOR HANOI'S ME LINH -- VIETNAMPLUS City planners will develop the Me Linh Park and a modern sports complex as part of the Hanoi Master Plan 2030. The park will showcase Me Linh's rich cultural identity and a lush flower garden, and include sports facilities. -- 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