LAOS
1.SOARING VIETNAMESE INVESTMENTS IN LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vietnam’s investment in Laos reached RM10 billion (US$2.5 billion) in 2025. The investments were in electricity, mining and agriculture. Laos approved 95 investment projects during the first 10 months of this year.
2.LAOS-VIETNAM RAILWAY PROJECT BEGINS IN 2026 -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Construction of the Laos-Vietnam Railway, linking Vientiane with Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam, is slated to begin next year and be operational by 2030. Laos will have direct access to sea trade route.
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR-THAILAND STRENGTHEN BORDER PEACE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Thailand and Myanmar agreed to maintain peace and stability of the border regions to improve the border trade. Both governments have decided to tackle illegal trade, cybercrime, online gambling and weapon sales.
2.HUMANITARIAN AID TO CYCLONE-HIT SRI LANKA -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar delivered relief aid to Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah last month. About nine metric tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and personal health items were dispatched to Colombo. Nearly 900,000 people were affected.
PHILIPPINES
1. LPA, 4 OTHER WEATHER SYSTEMS TO DAMPEN PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A low-pressure area (formerly Tropical Depression Wilma) and four other weather systems will continue to affect the country, the weather bureau said Monday.
2. PBBM URGES NATION TO REFLECT ON IMMACULATE CONCEPTION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the Filipino people to reflect as he joined the nation in observing the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
SINGAPORE
1. FRONT-ROW ACCESS: HOW COUTURE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP CAPTIVATED VISITORS IN S’PORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s cultural calendar saw a standout moment with the Asian premiere of UBS House of Craft x Dior, a multi-day creative showcase held at the New Art Museum Singapore – part of the Whitestone Gallery.
2. 5 YEARS, 500 RESCUES: HOW A FOOD RESCUE GROUP KEPT 1.6M KG OF PRODUCE FROM THE BIN -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Five years after its first humble mission, Fridge Restock Community (FRC) has reached its biggest milestone yet – completing its 500th food rescue.
THAILAND
1. DES MINISTER THREATENS TO REVOKE LICENCES OF MOBILE OPERATORS OVER SCAM SIGNAL LEAKS -- THE NATION
DES Minister Chaichanok Chidchob orders Thai mobile operators to stop cross-border signal leaks to call-centre gangs, warning of fines and possible licence revocation.
2. COUNCIL OF STATE SPIKES LOTTERY PARTIAL-REFUND HOPES -- BANGKOK POST
The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
VIETNAM
1.SIXTH WORLD HERITAGE DESTINATION TITLE -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam was named the World’s Leading Heritage Destination for the sixth time. The award was announced at the World Travel Awards Ceremony 2025 held in Bahrain on December 6.
2.FLOURISHING REAL ESTATE SECTOR -- VIETNAMPLUS
The real estate sector continues to expand, attracting RM11 billion (US$2.75 billion) in foreign direct investments in October. It is ranked second to the manufacturing sector in attracting overseas investments.
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