CAMBODIA
1.RESTORING GARMENT SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia aims to enhance its garment, footwear, and travel goods sector by integrating micro, small, and medium enterprises into global supply chains while improving productivity. Currently, the Kingdom has more than 3,000 factories operating in the sector.
2.TASK FORCE TO REDEVELOP BORDER AREAS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The government has mobilised a specialised task force for the reconstruction of infrastructure and demining activities in border provinces. The team is conducting impact assessments along the areas affected by the Cambodia-Thailand conflict.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA REVOKES PERMITS OF 28 COMPANIES AFTER SUMATRA DISASTERS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of business licenses held by 28 forestry, mining, and plantation companies found to have violated regulations and caused environmental damage, a senior aide said on Tuesday.
2.INDONESIA'S SWF DANANTARA TARGETS TRIPLING ASSETS BY 2030 - ANTARA
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia aims to triple its assets by 2030 by overhauling and consolidating hundreds of state-owned enterprises, a senior executive said Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
LAOS
1.ENGAGING WOMEN TO PROTECT COMMUNITY UNITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao Women’s Union and The Asia Foundation will enhance women’s leadership in peace and security. Activities will be held in 80 villages to promote leadership among women in resolving community crises.
2.UPGRADING RURAL EDUCATION QUALITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Education Ministry will spend RM5.5 million (US$1.4 million) to improve education in four southern provinces. The programme aims to improve access to education and enhance teaching quality for students in rural and disadvantaged communities.
MYANMAR
1.GROWING SNOW LEOPARD POPULATION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Researchers have recorded 10,000 snow leopard movements using infrared camera surveys along the Myanmar-China border areas. The Khakaborazi National Park, located along Myanmar’s northern glacier ranges, is a popular habitat for the vulnerable snow leopard.
2.HONOURING MON COMMUNITY LEGACY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The 79th Mon National Day celebration will be held on February 2 at the National Theatre in Yangon. The event is to preserve and promote the traditional cultural heritage of the Mon people.
PHILIPPINES
1.ADA MAINTAINS STRENGTH, LIKELY TO WEAKEN INTO LPA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Tropical Depression (TD) Ada (international name Nokaen) still maintains its strength, but is forecast to weaken into a low pressure area (LPA) by Wednesday or Thursday, the weather bureau said in its 5 am bulletin.
2.ADB, ASEAN ENERGY EXECS TO DETERMINE PRIORITY AREAS FOR APAEC PROGRAM -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to identify priority areas under the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC).
SINGAPORE
1.LTA INVESTIGATING TECHNICAL ISSUES CAUSING INACCURATE BUS TIMINGS ON TRANSPORT APPS, BUS STOP DISPLAYS -- CNA
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Wednesday (Jan 21) that it was investigating technical issues affecting the expected time of arrival (ETA) system for buses.
2.US APPROVES $2.3B SALE OF AIRCRAFT, TORPEDOES TO SINGAPORE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The United States on Jan 20 announced the approval of a US$2.3 billion (S$2.95 billion) sale of P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, torpedoes and related equipment to Singapore.
THAILAND
1. THAI PM HAILS MASSIVE NARCOTICS BUST AS 330 MILLION METH PILLS SEIZED -- THE NATION
PM Anutin Charnvirakul vows to dismantle transnational cartels and root out local corruption as Thai authorities seize assets worth over 3.39 billion baht.
2. ALL PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES IN SCAM SCANDAL 'FROM SAME PARTY' -- BANGKOK POST
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has vowed to disclose the names of 10 parliamentary candidates allegedly connected to online gambling websites and scam networks, confirming they are all affiliated with the same political party.
VIETNAM
1.CHASING SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL DREAMS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam aims to rank among the world’s top 50 performers in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by end of 2026. The government will improve the business environment and strengthen national competitiveness.
2.MAPPING NEW ERA GROWTH POLICIES -- VIETNAM NEWS
The 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi on Tuesday is pushing for a comprehensive new-era agenda to develop the nation. Economic development, national defence and security, and diplomacy will be top priorities.
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