Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, & Vietnam: June 10, 2025

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INDONESIA

1.SOEKARNO-HATTA PREPARES FOR RETURN OF 51,000 HAJJ PILGRIMS — JAKARTA GLOBE

The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is preparing to welcome home more than 51,000 Indonesian pilgrims returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, with arrivals set to begin on June 12. Dwi Ananda Wicaksana, General Manager of Angkasa Pura Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta branch, said the repatriation phase will commence with pilgrims from the Jakarta-Pondok Gede and Jakarta-Bekasi embarkation points.

2.CALLS GROW FOR TOTAL END OF NICKEL MINING IN RAJA AMPAT — THE JAKARTA POST

Calls have grown among lawmakers and celebrities for the government to permanently end the controversial nickel mining operations on Gag Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua, following outcry from environmentalists over potential environmental damage to the area.

LAOS

1. SLOW PROGRESS ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS — VIENTIANE TIMES

The National Assembly urged the government to work towards achieving this year’s development goal, which has fallen short in the first half of the year. Two main national agendas — addressing economic hardship and drug-related crimes — need urgent attention.

2. AUSTRALIAN TRADE BODY’S SUCCESS IN LAOS — VIENTIANE TIMES

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Laos celebrated a remarkable 20th anniversary, having played a significant role in Lao socio-economic development. The chamber has been instrumental in uniting the Australian-Loa business fraternity, providing community support and promoting trade and investment.

 MYANMAR

1. SCENIC HILL TOWN TO BECOME SMART CITY — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

PyinOoLwin, dubbed as the city of flowers, will be transformed into a smart city. Due to its cool climatic conditions, the hill town in Mandalay is known for its fresh crops. Authorities will supply water for drinking and agriculture activities in PyinOoLwin.

2. TANINTHARYI NATURE RESERVE A WILDLIFE HAVEN — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Tanintharyi Nature Reserve is now home to 67 species of mammals and 244 species of birds. It boasts endangered species — Asian elephant, dhole (wild dog), critically endangered pangolin, clouded leopard, tapir, black panther, large Indian civet, sun bear and Indochinese tiger.

VIETNAM

1. MODERNISING PHU QUOC TO HOST APEC — VIETNAMPLUS

Kien Giang province aims to complete all infrastructure projects to host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc City. Air, sea and land transportation infrastructure are being upgraded to welcome international delegates to the conference.

 2. SMOOTHER BORDER CLEARANCE FOR CROP EXPORTS — VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities are ramping up customs clearance at border gates to ensure farm exports reach their destinations without any hiccups. The move will help farmers preparing to export their lychee, durian, mango, longan and dragon fruit, as harvest season peaks. 

— BERNAMA

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INDONESIA

1.SOEKARNO-HATTA PREPARES FOR RETURN OF 51,000 HAJJ PILGRIMS — JAKARTA GLOBE

The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is preparing to welcome home more than 51,000 Indonesian pilgrims returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, with arrivals set to begin on June 12. Dwi Ananda Wicaksana, General Manager of Angkasa Pura Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta branch, said the repatriation phase will commence with pilgrims from the Jakarta-Pondok Gede and Jakarta-Bekasi embarkation points.

2.CALLS GROW FOR TOTAL END OF NICKEL MINING IN RAJA AMPAT — THE JAKARTA POST

Calls have grown among lawmakers and celebrities for the government to permanently end the controversial nickel mining operations on Gag Island in the Raja Ampat archipelago, Southwest Papua, following outcry from environmentalists over potential environmental damage to the area.

LAOS

1. SLOW PROGRESS ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS — VIENTIANE TIMES

The National Assembly urged the government to work towards achieving this year’s development goal, which has fallen short in the first half of the year. Two main national agendas — addressing economic hardship and drug-related crimes — need urgent attention.

2. AUSTRALIAN TRADE BODY’S SUCCESS IN LAOS — VIENTIANE TIMES

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Laos celebrated a remarkable 20th anniversary, having played a significant role in Lao socio-economic development. The chamber has been instrumental in uniting the Australian-Loa business fraternity, providing community support and promoting trade and investment.

 MYANMAR

1. SCENIC HILL TOWN TO BECOME SMART CITY — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

PyinOoLwin, dubbed as the city of flowers, will be transformed into a smart city. Due to its cool climatic conditions, the hill town in Mandalay is known for its fresh crops. Authorities will supply water for drinking and agriculture activities in PyinOoLwin.

2. TANINTHARYI NATURE RESERVE A WILDLIFE HAVEN — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Tanintharyi Nature Reserve is now home to 67 species of mammals and 244 species of birds. It boasts endangered species — Asian elephant, dhole (wild dog), critically endangered pangolin, clouded leopard, tapir, black panther, large Indian civet, sun bear and Indochinese tiger.

VIETNAM

1. MODERNISING PHU QUOC TO HOST APEC — VIETNAMPLUS

Kien Giang province aims to complete all infrastructure projects to host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Phu Quoc City. Air, sea and land transportation infrastructure are being upgraded to welcome international delegates to the conference.

 2. SMOOTHER BORDER CLEARANCE FOR CROP EXPORTS — VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities are ramping up customs clearance at border gates to ensure farm exports reach their destinations without any hiccups. The move will help farmers preparing to export their lychee, durian, mango, longan and dragon fruit, as harvest season peaks. 

— BERNAMA

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