CAMBODIA
1. INDIA FUNDS BARISTA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
India will extend a grant to Cambodia to develop skilled workers for the barista and beverages sector. The initiative comes under the Quick Impact Projects programme to procure modern, industry-standard barista and beverage training equipment.
1. STRATEGIES TO DRIVE JOB CREATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The government will enhance joint research and promote knowledge sharing to support national strategies. It will also encourage export diversification to drive job creation and support technology-based manufacturing.
LAOS
1. JAPAN TO UPGRADE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Japan has pledged RM74 million (US$18 million) to upgrade healthcare facilities in Laos' southern region. The funds will be used to upgrade hospital infrastructure, strengthen technical capacity and provide modern medical equipment.
2. PUBLIC BANK MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Public Bank Lao Limited’s Vientiane branch celebrated its 30th anniversary with its corporate social responsibility initiative at the Hands of Hope Sign Language Centre. The programme reflected the bank’s commitment to education and community building.
PHILIPPINES
1. RAINS TO PREVAIL IN PARTS OF PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Several areas will continue to experience rains due to two prevailing weather systems, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Thursday.
2. PBBM ISSUES EO FOR MUP’S UPDATED BASE PAY, SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 107, outlining the modified base pay schedule and subsistence allowance for military and uniformed personnel (MUP).
SINGAPORE
1. PRITAM SINGH'S APPEAL: VERDICT SET TO BE DELIVERED -- CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh will return to court on Thursday (Dec 4) to find out whether his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary privileges committee has been successful.
2. RAIL OPERATORS TO PRIORITISE ALERTING COMMUTERS AT AFFECTED STATIONS TO MINOR MRT DELAYS: LTA -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Rail operators SMRT and SBS Transit will prioritise communications for minor MRT delays to passengers who are directly affected at stations, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
THAILAND
1. NEW ALCOHOL SALE HOURS TAKE EFFECT NATIONWIDE -- THE NATION
The Royal Gazette has announced new nationwide hours for alcohol sales, allowing purchases from 11am to midnight, including a 2pm–5pm window on a 180-day trial basis, with exemptions for airports, entertainment venues and hotels.
2. THAILAND SEEKS TO SPEED UP BORDER TALKS -- BANGKOK POST
The government is pushing to accelerate border discussions with Cambodia to ensure that all Cambodian nationals residing Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province can be relocated before the end of January, Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Wednesday.
VIETNAM
1. HANOI BATTLING CRITICAL AIR POLLUTION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Hanoi is taking measures to control air pollution and monitor activities to address the environmental issue. Cement and steel factories may have to temporarily suspend operations or adjust operating hours if air quality remains hazardous.
2. MOVING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FISHING -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Quang Tri province with over 191 km of coastline and 8,000 fishing vessels, is stepping up efforts to eradicate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. These efforts are to abide by international requirements.
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