TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN INDONESIA, MYANMAR, THAILAND & VIETNAM : JUNE 8, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO GIFTS ROLEX WATCHES TO INDONESIA FOOTBALL STARS AFTER CHINA WIN -- JAKARTA GLOBE
President Prabowo Subianto gifted luxury Rolex watches to players of the Indonesian national football team following their 1-0 win over China in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2.INDONESIA BUILDS INCLUSIVE SHARIA ECONOMY: VP GIBRAN -- ANTARA
The Indonesian government is working to develop a competitive and inclusive sharia economic ecosystem that benefits the public, according to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR-CHINA VOW TO UPHOLD HEALTHY TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and China pledged to continue their robust bilateral relations as both mark the 75 anniversary of their diplomatic ties. State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping assured to maintain good relations.
2.GROWERS PLAN TO RAISE RUBBERS EXPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar targets to export 350,000 to 380,0000 metric tonnes of rubber in the 2025-2026 financial year. It exports over 300,000 metric tonnes while domestic demand is only 20,000 metric tonnes. Rubber cultivation spread across 1.4 million acres nationwide.
THAILAND
1. THAI MILITARY CHIEFS DISCUSS THAI-CAMBODIAN BORDER TENSIONS, PROPOSE MILITARY MEASURES TO PROTECT SOVEREIGNTY -- THE NATION
The Thai military reassured the public, urging them to trust in the military and police forces' commitment to defend national sovereignty and ensure the safety of the people.
2. ANUTIN BULLISH OVER INTERIOR ROLE -- BANGKOK POST
No talks have been held with the government about his replacement as Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul said.
VIETNAM
1.OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS SURGE TO RM1.3 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's overseas investment touched RM1.34 billion (US$317 million) from January to May this year. Production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning topped the list. The main investment destinations were Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines.
2.NEW POWER PLANT TO SPUR ENERGY SECURITY -- VIETNAMPLUS
The O Mon 4 Thermal Power Plant will generate 1,155 MW once commissioned in December 2028. Located in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, the plant will boost Vietnam’s energy security with a clean and stable power supply to the national grid.
-- BERNAMA
