CAMBODIA
1.TRAVEL ADVISORY TO FOREIGNERS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
All foreign nationals living, working or conducting business in Cambodia have been advised to avoid travelling to areas recently affected by border tensions in the northern part of the country.
2.DISPLACED CIVILIAN NUMBERS RISING -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The number of Cambodians internally displaced by border conflict has reached nearly 300,000 in six provinces as of yesterday. There have been 11 casualties since tensions flared on Dec 7.
MYANMAR
1.PRESERVING NATION’S INTANGIBLE HERITAGE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Art Centre in Yangon, currently being constructed to international standards, will help preserve and advance the nation’s cinematic, theatrical and musical arts. The centre can also host opera performances.
2.CLAMPING DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The anti-money laundering enforcement agency has been directed to investigate assets owned by suspects and their associates. The agency will impose temporary restrictions on their movement or confiscate suspects’ assets during a probe.
PHILIPPINES
1.SHEAR LINE, ‘AMIHAN’ TO BRING RAINS OVER PARTS OF PH-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” are forecast bring rains over parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday.
2. HOUSE PANEL TO CRAFT STRONG, ACCEPTABLE ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
House of Representatives Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms chairperson, Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, on Saturday expressed his committee’s firm resolve to produce a consolidated version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill that is not only constitutionally sound but, more importantly, truly acceptable and beneficial to the Filipino nation.
SINGAPORE
1. THIS CHEONGSAM TAILOR IN SINGAPORE SPENT 50 YEARS OF HER LIFE MASTERING THE CRAFT – AND NOW SHE’S RETIRING -- CNA
Golden Scissor Cheongsam tailor Li Qiying prepares to retire after devoting over 50 years of her life to the craft. She reflects on her lifelong dedication to preserving and reimagining the timeless elegance of this cultural garment.
2. HOW AWARD-WINNING SINGAPORE DESIGNER PANN LIM TURNS EVERYDAY IDEAS INTO MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES -- CNA
He calls himself “just a normal Singaporean”, but his work is anything but ordinary. From a Merlion “fossil” to 1990s-style classrooms and a handmade family zine, Kinetic co-founder Pann Lim turns familiar moments into quietly powerful design stories.
THAILAND
1. SECOND ARMY DENIES 'WHITE FLAG' CLAIMS, INSISTS BORDER FIGHTING STILL INTENSE -- THE NATION
Second Army rejects social media claims Thai troops raised a white flag on the Cambodian border, insisting no area has surrendered and heavy clashes continue.
2. FEARS OVER IMPACT IN ECONOMIC POLICY -- BANGKOK POST
Trade associations say the dissolution of parliament could hinder the implementation of key economic policies, and have called for the formation of a new government with full authority within the legal timeframe.
VIETNAM
1.HANOI-PUTRAJAYA WARMING UP TIES -- VIETNAM NEWS
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, yesterday to discuss bilateral ties, and regional and international issues. They agreed to enhance trade relations through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2. BUILDING INDUSTRIAL HUB TO BOLSTER ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam plans to establish 600 industrial parks by 2030, spanning 181,000 hectares. It aims to position the industrial zones as value-chain hubs where foreign and domestic companies can collaborate and share technologies.
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