Top News Headlines In Cambodia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Dec 6, 2025

CAMBODIA

1. SHAPING ASEAN DIGITAL ECONOMY -- FRESH NEWS 

Cambodia has pledged to work with ASEAN to develop the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement. The government wants to achieve its national, regional and global digital objectives.

2. GOVT TO ROLL OUT 5G SERVICES IN 2026 -- FRESH NEWS 

The government has announced that 5th-generation (5G) mobile services will be introduced next year. The ultra-fast data speed will be about ten times faster than 4G, which can enable smoother downloads of high-quality video streaming.

PHILIPPINES

1. PNP ON ALERT FOR TD WILMA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY 

 Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Friday directed all concerned police offices and units to prepare for the adverse effects of Tropical Depression (TD) Wilma.

2. DEPED RAMPS UP FEEDING, ARAL PROGRAMS TO BOOST LEARNING RECOVERY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Education (DepEd) has strengthened the implementation of its School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) and Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) initiative as part of ongoing efforts to accelerate learning recovery nationwide.

SINGAPORE

1. NEW INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES' -- CHANNEL NEWS ASIA

 A new inter-agency task force will be set up by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) to enhance support for persons with disabilities and their families, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Dec 5). 

2. SINGAPORE COMMITS RECORD $37 BILLION TO DRIVE RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

As its research prowess moves from strength to strength, Singapore is looking to ride the next wave of innovation, with $37 billion committed over the next five years to transform discoveries into both money-makers as well as solutions to national problems.

THAILAND

1. THAILAND READY FOR SEA GAMES 2025 -- The Nation

Thailand is 100% ready for the 33rd SEA Games, featuring BamBam at the opening ceremony. Free tickets are available for the public to join the celebration.

2. PHUKET CITY SOUNDS ALARM OVER MOUNTING WASTE -- Bangkok Post

PHUKET - Officials in Phuket City are alarmed by the increasing amount of waste that now exceeds its capacity to handle, urging other local administrations to abandon their complacency and join the fight against garbage. 

VIETNAM 

1. VIETJET RECEIVES 22 NEW AIRCRAFT IN A MONTH -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietjet Air has received an A321neo ACF aircraft, the 22nd new plane in less than one month. The fleet expansion is to support travel demand during the Lunar New Year season and expand its international connectivity.

2. HAI PHONG EYEING CONNECTING ANTWERP PORT -- VIETNAM NEWS

The northern port city of Hai Phong plans to link up with Belgium’s Antwerp Port to expand maritime logistics between Southeast Asia and Europe. Hai Phong is positioning itself as a key destination for European investors.

-- BERNAMA