CAMBODIA
1. BORDER PEACE TALKS SHAPING UP -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodian and Thai military officials held an informal meeting of the Secretariat of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee on Thursday to implement the existing border peace agreements and strengthen local coordination.
2. CHINA-CAMBODIA ELEVATING STRATEGIC DIALOGUE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Following the first Cambodia-China 2+2 Strategic Dialogue in Phnom Penh, both countries agreed to elevate the mechanism to a 3+3 framework. It is to deepen bilateral cooperation and respond to regional and global challenges.
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA PUSHES FOR SOUTH CHINA SEA COC THIS YEAR -- ANTARA
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono expressed hope that the Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea can be completed and signed this year to avoid further delays in negotiations.
2. INDONESIA ANTI-GRAFT BODY URGES TWO-TERM LIMITS FOR PARTY CHIEFS -- ANTARA
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has proposed limiting the tenure of political party chairpersons to a maximum of two terms as part of efforts to prevent corruption.
LAOS
1. WARMING UP BILATERAL DEFENCE TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos and Vietnam reaffirmed their longstanding defence cooperation during talks in Vientiane yesterday. Their ties have hinged on strong armed forces relations, officer training programmes and collaboration between military units stationed along the Laos-Vietnam border.
2. CHINESE INVESTORS EYE KEY GROWTH SECTORS -- VIETNAM TIMES
Twelve Chinese companies are exploring investment opportunities in Laos, mainly in construction, energy, mining, digital technology and finance. Investors are keen on infrastructure development, digital transformation and modern production technologies.
MYANMAR
1. SHRIMP EXPORTS REACH 10,500 METRIC TONNES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar exported more than 10,500 metric tonnes of shrimp worth over US$33 million (RM131 million) between April 2025 and March this year. The country exported over 460,000 metric tonnes of fisheries products, including fish and shrimp.
2. LOCAL DURIANS EYEING FOREIGN MARKET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Durian Festival will be held in May to promote exports and share post-harvest technologies. The expo is expected to attract new investments to the durian sector and position Myanmar as a key exporter.
PHILIPPINES
1. ASEAN SUMMIT TO FOCUS ON ENERGY, STABLE FOOD SUPPLY, PEOPLE – DFA - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings this coming May would focus on advancing energy security, stable food supply and protection of Southeast Asians abroad amid the Middle East crisis, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Thursday.
2. ITALIAN BOOK FEATURES PH VIEW ON ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SCS DISPUTE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A new Italian book launched at the Italian Senate this month puts a spotlight on the Philippines’ position and inputs on the South China Sea dispute and the potential economic disruptions it could bring beyond claimant states.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE PLEDGES US$100,000 TO SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE EFFORTS FOR LEBANON -- CNA
The Singapore government has pledged US$100,000 to support humanitarian assistance efforts in Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday.
2. SIA FLIGHT TO FRANKFURT DELAYED AFTER CATERING TRUCK ‘MADE CONTACT WITH’ PLANE’S ENGINE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
A Singapore Airlines flight to Frankfurt was delayed for more than 1½ hours on April 22, after a catering truck “made contact with” the plane at Changi Airport.
THAILAND
1. SUPHAJEE TO VISIT US FOR USTR TALKS ON SECTION 301 -- THE NATION
Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun will travel to the US in May for USTR talks on Section 301 probes, while also attending SelectUSA and pushing for tariff exemptions.
2. CALL FOR MORE STATE SUPPORT FOR GREEN TOURISM -- BANGKOK POST
Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
VIETNAM
1. HANOI-SEOUL BOLSTERING ECONOMIC PILLARS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam and South Korea are calling to expand cooperation in industry, investment and science and technology, which will become strategic pillars of bilateral ties. South Korea is now Vietnam’s largest foreign investor and third-largest trading partner.
2. VIETNAMESE CULINARY DELIGHTS EXPO -- VIETNAMPLUS
The fourth edition of the Vietnam Banh Mi Festival opened in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday. A series of culinary events is being organised, including a memory zone to highlight the history of banh mi or Vietnamese baguette.
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