SINGAPORE
1.MORE SUNDA PANGOLINS VENTURING OUT OF S'PORE FORESTS, BUT MANY WIND UP DEAD OR IN NEED OF RESCUE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
They are one of Singapore’s rarest animals, favouring forested areas and moving around only under the cloak of night.
2.CNA EXPLAINS: WHAT IS AN ETA AND WHY ARE MORE COUNTRIES LIKE THAILAND IMPLEMENTING IT? -- CNA
Thailand has announced it will implement a mandatory electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system for visa-exempt travellers starting December this year.
CAMBODIA
1. CAMBODIA-NEW ZEALAND COOPERATION IN AGRI SECTOR -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia is seeking New Zealand's assistance in its agro-processing and human resource development sectors. Both countries also discussed ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue partnership relations and current regional and international issues of common concern.
2. CAMBODIA-CHINA FIRM UP BILATERAL TIES -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia and China reaffirmed their joint commitment to continuing bilateral cooperation in security, law enforcement and anti-drug campaigns. Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin held bilateral talks on Wednesday in Phnom Penh.
LAOS
1. ASEAN GOVERNORS AND MAYORS MEET IN VIENTIANE -- LAOTIAN TIMES
ASEAN capitals' governors and mayors are attending a regional forum in Vientiane from 18 to 19 September. The forum will discuss urban climate resilience, smart city technologies, sustainable economic growth, and green tourism.
2. LAOS ENHANCES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT -- VIENTIANE NEWS
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is teaming up with the World Intellectual Property Organisation to protect its intellectual properties. The international body will help the ministry improve document management, online services, and information searches.
VIETNAM
1. TYPHOON DESTROYS 41,000 TREES -- VIETNAM.VN
Vietnam Road Administration confirmed Typhoon Yagi has uprooted about 41,000 trees along the Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway. The expressway operator is preparing to hire a consultant to replant the destroyed trees.
2. NORTH-SOUTH HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY PROJECT -- VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam plans to launch a high-speed railway connecting the north and south, replacing the current only goods train that ply the route. The project is poised to drive the growth of railway and supporting industries, promoting a sustainable, modern and eco-friendly transportation system.
INDONESIA
1.BI CUTS BENCHMARK INTEREST RATE BY 25 BASIS POINTS -- THE JAKARTA POST
Bank Indonesia has cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps), bringing to an end more than two years of rising borrowing costs.
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