Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Jan 30, 2026

CAMBODIA

1.CAMBODIA PRAISES MALAYSIA FOR PEACE EFFORTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn lauded Malaysia’s efforts in brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand during the border dispute last year.

2.JAPAN BRIEFED ON BORDER SECURITY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

The Cambodian Mine Action Centre and a Japanese delegation held talks on the security status along the Cambodia-Thailand border and the government’s response to clear unexploded ordnance in the areas. 

LAOS 

1.PUSHING NATIONWIDE DIGITAL MISSION -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

This year the  government will intensify its digital transformation agenda for all administration systems. Provincial authorities have been tasked with taking responsibility for reform under a unified national roadmap.

2.NATIONAL AI STRATEGY UNVEILED -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos has unveiled its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Readiness Assessment country report. A blueprint for developing homegrown AI solutions to bridge the digital divide and ensure that technological benefits the public.  

MYANMAR 

1.INDAWGYI LAKE HOSTS MIGRATORY BIRDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Asian Waterbirds Census conducted in Indawgyi Lake, Kachin State, in January, revealed a total of 46 species of rare migratory and resident waterbirds, with a population of 24,177 birds.

2.RUSSIA-MYANMAR ADDRESS BIOSAFETY RISKS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The third Myanmar-Russia Coordination Meeting on Biosafety was held in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Officials discussed the exchange of research and assessments on emerging biosafety threats across the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

VIETNAM

1.DEEPFAKE ONLINE FRAUD WORRYING -- VIETNAMPLUS

Cybersecurity experts warn that online scams are becoming more sophisticated. Criminals are using deepfake technology to impersonate individuals and organisations —  making the fraud more difficult to detect.

2.MEKONG DELTA INITIATES ECO-FRIENDLY TOURISM -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Mekong Delta is focusing on sustainable green tourism, environmental protection and the preservation of cultural heritage.

It aims to uplift living standards while positioning the region as a premium tourist destination.

INDONESIA 

1.ACEH SCHOOLS DAMAGED BY FLOODS TO BE REBUILT BY 2026: MINISTER -- ANTARA

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti ensured that the rehabilitation of schools damaged by floods and landslides in Aceh will be completed in 2026.

2.INDONESIA–US TARIFF DEAL HINGES ON PRABOWO–TRUMP MEETING -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said the final outcome of tariff negotiations between Indonesia and the United States now hinges on a meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and President Donald Trump.

PHILIPPINES

1.EALA BOWS OUT OF PH WOMEN'S OPEN -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Fifth seed Camila Osorio of Colombia booted out second seed hometown favorite Alex Eala at the Philippine Women's Open quarterfinals, 6-4, 6-4, at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila on Thursday night.

2.TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS TO DRENCH PARTS OF PH ON FRIDAY -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Several areas in the country will be drenched with rain showers due to two prevailing weather systems on Friday.

SINGAPORE

1.SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERACTING MORE AFTER SMARTPHONE BAN, BUT SMALL MINORITY FLOUTS RULES -- CNA

The smartphone ban in secondary schools appears to be effective so far, with more students interacting with one another, teachers and students told CNA.

2.INSIDE SINGAPORE’S OLDEST MRT DEPOT, WHERE WORKERS ARE SUPPORTED BY ROBOTS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

The two men are at work in the overhaul workshop of Singapore’s oldest train depot, reaching into the mechanical guts of trains. With surgical precision, they take them apart, scrutinising major components and replacing faulty parts.

THAILAND  

1. ONWR FLAGS 7 PROVINCES FOR HIGH-TIDE WATCH FROM JAN 31-FEB 4, WARNS OF FLOODING AND SALTWATER INTRUSION -- THE NATION

Thailand’s Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned low-lying riverside communities to prepare for high tides from Jan 31 to Feb 4, 2026, with northeast monsoon conditions potentially causing overflow in vulnerable areas and worsening saltwater intrusion that could affect tap-water quality.

2. EC PROBES SUSPICIOUS CASH -- BANGKOK POST

The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.

-- BERNAMA