Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: April 20

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INDONESIA

1. NO DEAL YET: TAKEAWAYS FROM INDONESIA-US TARIFF TALKS — JAKARTA GLOBE

An Indonesian delegation has held a series of high-level meetings with US trade officials this week in Washington to seek relief from the steep tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. While both sides acknowledged the challenges posed by the trade measures, the talks concluded without a formal agreement.

2. INDONESIA DECLARES APRIL 19 AS NATIONAL KERIS DAY — ANTARA

The Indonesian government has officially designated April 19 as National Keris Day to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the keris, a traditional Javanese dagger, as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. At a press conference in Malang, East Java, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said the date was chosen to commemorate the first national congress of the Indonesian National Keris Secretariat, held in Surakarta, Central Java, on Saturday.

MYANMAR 

1. POST-EARTHQUAKE CLEAN-UP IN PROGRESS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Senior General Ming Aung Hliang said the Mandalay earthquake damaged pagodas, monasteries, residential buildings and bridges. Authorities are cleaning up the debris under the 91-year-old Inwa Bridge of Sagaing to ensure a smooth waterway and its reconstruction will begin soon. 

2. YANGON PORT HANDLES 173 CONTAINER VESSELS IN Q1 — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Myanma Port Authority announced that Yangon Port handled 173 container vessels in the first quarter of this year. More international ships are arriving since the discovery of the new Kings Bank Channel, which accesses the inner Yangon River.

SINGAPORE

1. ROAD TO GE: RENEWAL TOP OF MIND AS PARTIES HEAD INTO SINGAPORE ELECTION — THE STRAITS TIMES

In Chinese tradition, the end of 60 years marks the completion of a full life cycle and symbolises the dawn of a new beginning.

2. PAP COUNTERS WP’S ‘POLICY WIN’ CLAIM, SAYS MANY IDEAS WERE PREVIOUSLY RAISED BY ITS MPS — CNA

The People’s Action Party (PAP) has responded to recent claims made by the Workers’ Party (WP) that 15 policies it had advocated for were later adopted “in some form” by the government.

THAILAND

1. POLICE SUMMON CEO OF PKW JOINT VENTURE IN CONNECTION WITH COLLAPSE OF SAO BUILDING — THE NATION

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has summoned Patiwat Sirithai, CEO and major shareholder of PN Synchronize Co, Ltd — one of the PKW joint venture companies contracted by the State Auditor Office (SAO) to build its new headquarters in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.

2. ANUTIN HAILS PHEU THAI CONNECTION — BANGKOK POST

Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.

VIETNAM

1. PM LAUNCHES 80 MAJOR NATIONAL PROJECTS — VIETNAM NEWS 

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh launched the construction of 80 key national projects across the nation in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification on April 20 in Ho Chin Minh City. The projects cost RM76 billion (US$17.2 billion).

2. MEASLE CASES ON THE DECLINE AFTER VACCINATION DRIVE — VIETNAMPLUS

The Health Ministry announced that since the beginning of 2025, 76,312 suspected measles cases have been recorded in 63 provinces and cities. Positive cases reached 8,614 and 10 deaths related to measles were reported. But the numbers declined after the vaccination campaign. 

— BERNAMA

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INDONESIA

1. NO DEAL YET: TAKEAWAYS FROM INDONESIA-US TARIFF TALKS — JAKARTA GLOBE

An Indonesian delegation has held a series of high-level meetings with US trade officials this week in Washington to seek relief from the steep tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration. While both sides acknowledged the challenges posed by the trade measures, the talks concluded without a formal agreement.

2. INDONESIA DECLARES APRIL 19 AS NATIONAL KERIS DAY — ANTARA

The Indonesian government has officially designated April 19 as National Keris Day to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the keris, a traditional Javanese dagger, as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. At a press conference in Malang, East Java, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon said the date was chosen to commemorate the first national congress of the Indonesian National Keris Secretariat, held in Surakarta, Central Java, on Saturday.

MYANMAR 

1. POST-EARTHQUAKE CLEAN-UP IN PROGRESS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Senior General Ming Aung Hliang said the Mandalay earthquake damaged pagodas, monasteries, residential buildings and bridges. Authorities are cleaning up the debris under the 91-year-old Inwa Bridge of Sagaing to ensure a smooth waterway and its reconstruction will begin soon. 

2. YANGON PORT HANDLES 173 CONTAINER VESSELS IN Q1 — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Myanma Port Authority announced that Yangon Port handled 173 container vessels in the first quarter of this year. More international ships are arriving since the discovery of the new Kings Bank Channel, which accesses the inner Yangon River.

SINGAPORE

1. ROAD TO GE: RENEWAL TOP OF MIND AS PARTIES HEAD INTO SINGAPORE ELECTION — THE STRAITS TIMES

In Chinese tradition, the end of 60 years marks the completion of a full life cycle and symbolises the dawn of a new beginning.

2. PAP COUNTERS WP’S ‘POLICY WIN’ CLAIM, SAYS MANY IDEAS WERE PREVIOUSLY RAISED BY ITS MPS — CNA

The People’s Action Party (PAP) has responded to recent claims made by the Workers’ Party (WP) that 15 policies it had advocated for were later adopted “in some form” by the government.

THAILAND

1. POLICE SUMMON CEO OF PKW JOINT VENTURE IN CONNECTION WITH COLLAPSE OF SAO BUILDING — THE NATION

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has summoned Patiwat Sirithai, CEO and major shareholder of PN Synchronize Co, Ltd — one of the PKW joint venture companies contracted by the State Auditor Office (SAO) to build its new headquarters in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district.

2. ANUTIN HAILS PHEU THAI CONNECTION — BANGKOK POST

Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.

VIETNAM

1. PM LAUNCHES 80 MAJOR NATIONAL PROJECTS — VIETNAM NEWS 

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chinh launched the construction of 80 key national projects across the nation in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification on April 20 in Ho Chin Minh City. The projects cost RM76 billion (US$17.2 billion).

2. MEASLE CASES ON THE DECLINE AFTER VACCINATION DRIVE — VIETNAMPLUS

The Health Ministry announced that since the beginning of 2025, 76,312 suspected measles cases have been recorded in 63 provinces and cities. Positive cases reached 8,614 and 10 deaths related to measles were reported. But the numbers declined after the vaccination campaign. 

— BERNAMA

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