ASEAN NEWS from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

(1)Indonesia
{The Indonesian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources said that the country was building its first bioethanol factory in Merauke, South Popua province.}

(2)Malaysia
{Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the member states of the ASEAN to strengthen unity and enhance their preparedness to face growing challenges amid global uncertainty.}

(3)Thailand
{Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) launched its two major events. }

(4)Vietnam
{The Vietnamese government will grant visa-free entry for citizens from 12 countries for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.}