Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : June 3, 2026

LAOS

1.FLOODS HAMPER CAVE RESCUE OPERATIONS -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Rescuers are clearing floodwater from a cave in Xaysomboun province to rescue two miners still trapped underground after more than 10 days. The men have been trapped inside the  cave in Longchaeng district since May 20.

2.PRESIDENTS MEET TO WARM UP TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES

President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in China’s Zhejiang province on Tuesday for a state visit to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation. His visit is at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

MYANMAR

1.ELIMINATING BORDER AREA ONLINE CRIMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Security forces are cracking down on online scams and online gambling activities operating in the border areas of Myanmar. Nearly 57,000 illegal foreign nationals involved in scam operations have been deported so far.

2.YANGON PORT BUSINESS SOARING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Myanma Port Authority announced that 55 container vessels are scheduled to arrive at the Yangon Port in June. Authorities have arranged maritime trade channels to facilitate increasing imports and exports. 

PHILIPPINES

1.CEMENT IMPORTS FROM CHINA, INDONESIA NOW COVERED BY IMPORT DUTIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Cement imports from China and Indonesia will now be taxed accordingly, following the increase in the volume delivered to the Philippines to over 3 per cent of the total imports.

2.HABAGAT TO DAMPEN MOST OF LUZON; LPA UNLIKELY TO DEVELOP INTO CYCLONE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Most areas in Luzon will experience rains caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), the weather bureau said Wednesday.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE STUDYING WAYS TO BETTER SUPPORT AT-RISK WORKERS BEFORE JOB LOSSES: DESMOND CHOO - CNA

Singapore is studying ways to identify workers at risk of displacement earlier and connect them with new opportunities before they lose their jobs, said Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committee co-chair Desmond Choo.

2. RECEIVED A ‘TAX PENALTY’ NOTICE FROM IRAS? IT COULD BE A SCAM --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Beware if you receive an e-mail claiming a notice of tax penalty or under-declaration of income from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), as it may be a scam.

THAILAND

1. ANUTIN ORDERS URGENT US TARIFF TALKS AS DEADLINE NEARS -- THE NATION

Thailand is racing to conclude US tariff negotiations before July 24, as Washington closes trade deals with several key economies.

2. INFLATION SET TO TOP 5 PCT THIS YEAR AMID SURGE IN OIL IMPORTS -- BANGKOK POST

The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to peak at 5.2 per cent in October this year, driven by rising oil imports and the government's subsidy measures.

VIETNAM

1.PRIORITY IN PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY --VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam is committed to high standards of intellectual property protection under various international agreements. But violations remain a challenge in the  digital environment. 

2.RISING RUBBER PRICES BOON TO PLANTERS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s rubber industry is to benefit from rising prices due to prevailing geopolitical tensions and tightening supply. Higher oil prices have increased production costs for synthetic rubber, prompting demand for natural rubber to increase. 

-- BERNAMA