LAOS
1. VIENTIANE-HANOI EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The construction of the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway is progressing according to schedule. The 203-kilometre highway will enhance cross-border transport, trade and regional connectivity between Laos and Vietnam once completed.
2. LAO-CHINA IN TALKS TO WOO INVESTMENTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The governments of Laos and China are planning to attract investments to the Thatluang Lake Special Economic Zone in Vientiane. The zone will host golf resorts, trade and exhibition centres, cross-border logistics, education and healthcare projects.
MYANMAR
1. EXPORTING CONSUMER GOODS TO ASEAN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is diversifying its exports with value-added food products made from mangoes, durians, coffee and avocados. Products, including fast-moving consumer goods, are now reaching ASEAN markets, Japan and South Korea.
2. TACKLING TERRORISM WITH MOSCOW’S SUPPORT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Russia and Myanmar are deepening cooperation in combating terrorism to promote regional peace. Both governments discussed responding to terrorist attacks at the Myanmar-Russia Joint Anti-Terrorism Committee held in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
PHILIPPINES
1. 2026 BUDGET BICAM TO RUN DEC 12-14 WITH NO WEEKEND BREAK - SOTTO -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday the bicameral conference committee on the 2026 national budget will proceed from Dec 12 to 14, confirming that senators and House members will work straight through the weekend to finish the negotiations on time.
2. SHEAR LINE, 'AMIHAN' BRING RAINS TO PARTS OF LUZON -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan" will continue to bring rains in several areas of Luzon, the weather bureau reported on Wednesday.
SINGAPORE
1. WORLD’S LARGEST AIRLINE CATERER GATEGROUP, CO-OWNED BY TEMASEK, SAID TO BE READYING FOR IPO -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as the second half of 2026, people familiar with the matter said.
2. MOTORCYCLISTS BLAME ERP 2.0 UNIT FOR BATTERY DRAIN; LTA AND WORKSHOPS POINT TO OTHER CAUSES -- CNA
More than a year after motorcycles began transitioning to the ERP 2.0 system, some riders have raised concerns that the new on-board units (OBUs) are draining their batteries faster than the previous devices.
THAILAND
1. HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WAVES IN SOUTH DEC 11-16, UNSETTLED WEATHER IN UPPER THAILAND -- THE NATION
Thai Met Department warns of heavy to very heavy rain and 2–3m waves in the South from December 11–16, while upper Thailand faces storms then a 2–4°C temperature drop.
2. ESCALATING BORDER CLASHES LEAD TO 990 SCHOOLS BEING CLOSED -- BANGKOK POST
Almost 1,000 schools along the Thai-Cambodian border have been ordered closed as a precaution following renewed armed clashes, Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday.
VIETNAM
1. CUSTOMS REVENUE REACH RM66 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Customs Department’s import–export revenue reached RM66 billion (US$16 billion) in the first 11 months of this year. Smuggling of gold, currency, branded mobile phones and commercial crimes were major concerns.
2. GARMENT SECTOR FACING GLOBAL HEADWINDS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The garment and textile sector earned RM189 billion (US$46 billion) in export revenue this year but is facing restructuring pressure to overcome global headwinds. The industry aims to generate RM268 billion (US$65 billion) in exports by 2030.
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