MYANMAR
1.PHASE 1 ELECTIONS CONCLUDE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The country's Phase I elections were held yesterday in 102 townships across regions and states. Voters cast their votes using the electronic voting machine and free transportation, medical services and security measures were put in place.
2.RICE EXPORTS GENERATE RM4 BILLION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar earned about RM4 billion (US$1 billion) in revenue from rice exports this year. Eighty per cent of the rice produced is for the local market, while the remaining twenty per cent is exported.
PHILIPPINES
1. PALACE: CABINET NOT EXEMPTED FROM GRAFT PROBE IF EVIDENCE EXISTS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Cabinet officials would not be exempted from anti-graft and corruption investigation if evidence links them to alleged budget irregularities, Malacañang said Sunday, stressing that accountability applies to all public officials regardless of rank.
2. PNP PROBES COPS, SECURITY AGENCIES IN SEPARATE HOLIDAY INCIDENTS-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is conducting parallel investigations into alleged misconduct by police officers in Pasig City and a deadly shooting involving private security guards in Quezon City, as authorities tighten accountability during the holiday season.
SINGAPORE
1. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUGS: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AGENCY ADVISES PARENTS, CHILDREN TO BE VIGILANT -- THE STRAITS TIMES
As infections often spike at the start of the year when school reopens, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) has stressed that preventive measures are vital to significantly reduce the transmission of infectious diseases.
2.RENTAL MARKET STABILISES, WITH HIGHER SUPPLY SET TO CAP GROWTH IN 2026 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Singapore’s rental market stabilised in 2025 after private residential rents fell in 2024, while HDB rental growth slowed sharply, with analysts expecting rising housing supply to cap rental growth in 2026.
VIETNAM
1.EXTRA PASSENGER CAPACITY DURING NEW YEAR -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam Railways will add 20,000 seats during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4. The additional capacity is to ensure safe and convenient travel for passengers during the peak season.
2. VIETNAM AIRLINES WILL DEPLOY 270 HOLIDAY FLIGHTS - -VIETNAMPLUS
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will operate nearly 270 additional flights on key domestic routes during the New Year holiday. It will add about 45,000 seats on high-demand routes.
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