Daily brief
Vietnam's top Communist Party leader To Lam has been elected state president by the National Assembly, giving him a rare dual role that consolidates significant power. The vote was unanimous, strengthening Lam's position as the most powerful Vietnamese leader in decades following a period of political reshuffling.
Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline.
Xi Jinping greets To Lam on his election as Vietnam's president.
A survey finds Singapore ranks first for regional leadership as US concerns top Southeast Asia's geopolitical worries.
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, says Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.