CAMBODIA
1. RUSSIA-CAMBODIA FIRM UP MULTI-SECTOR COOPERATION -- FRESH NEWS
Russia and Cambodia agreed to strengthen bilateral ties by focusing on a wide range of areas, mainly cybercrime, law enforcement and countering cross-border crimes. Both countries also strengthened their judicial collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding.
2. DIRECT FLIGHT FROM RUSSIA TO CAMBODIA PROPOSED -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
During a meeting with the Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, Cambodia Senate President Hun Sen proposed Russia launch a direct flight between the two countries. The air connectivity will help to improve tourism and people-to-people relations and spur bilateral ties.
INDONESIA
1. ASEAN EYES COLLECTIVE APPROACH TO US TARIFFS -- THE JAKARTA POST
ASEAN member states aim to negotiate with the United States as a single trade bloc while deepening ties with China, as Washington’s unilateral levies imperil the growth of their trade dependent economies.
2. SWEDEN HELPS INDONESIA TREAT CANCER WITH US$940,360 GRANT-- JAKARTA GLOBE
Sweden announced Tuesday a grant worth approximately 9 million Swedish krona (around US$940,360) to help Indonesia treat cancer by assisting a Jakarta-based hospital in setting up a radiotherapy center.
MYANMAR
1. CHARTING PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The second coordination meeting of the Industrial Development Commission was held yesterday to discuss the promotion of sustainable development of local industries. The meeting aimed to establish new industrial projects and public and private sector partnerships to produce quality industrial products.
2. CHINESE DEMAND FOR ARECA NUTS ON THE RISE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The rising demand for areca nuts from Chinese buyers is boosting sales for local producers in Myanmar. The processed nuts are used to make snacks in China and are also chewed together with slaked lime and betel leaves.
SINGAPORE
1. ASEAN FACES ‘MOMENT OF TRUTH’; IT MUST STEP UP OR RISK LOSING RELEVANCE, SAYS PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
ASEAN must step up and define a clear, purposeful role for itself in a changed world, or risk losing relevance, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 27.
2. US SUSPENDS STUDENT VISA PROCESSING AS TRUMP, RUBIO RAMP UP SOCIAL MEDIA VETTING -- CNA/AFP
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (May 27) ordered a suspension of student visa processing as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up vetting of their social media, according to an internal cable.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND'S IMPORTS FROM CHINA HIT RECORD HIGH AMID TRADE UNCERTAINTY AND 90-DAY TARIFF TRUCE -- THE NATION
Thailand’s trade deficit with China has surged to a historic high, with imports soaring during the first four months of 2025 as businesses rush to secure raw materials amid global trade uncertainties, particularly ahead of potential U.S. tariff changes.
2. MINISTER CALLS FOR TOUGHER LAW ON NOMINEE FIRMS -- BANGKOK POST
Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
VIETNAM
1. SOUTHERN CAN THO CITY INVITES AMERICAN INVESTMENTS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is welcoming American investors to invest in agricultural processing, the green economy and the digital economy. In the first quarter of this year, Can Tho exported steel, garments, farm produce, processed goods and handicraft to the United States.
2. MARITIME SECTOR GROWTH ON ROBUST MOOD -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam’s maritime and inland waterway transport sectors are enjoying robust growth this year. Officials said total cargo via ports reached 370.5 million metric tonnes, up 11 per cent compared to the same period last year.
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