CAMBODIA
1.JAPAN TECHNOLOGY TO CLEAR UXO -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Japanese sent advanced demining machinery to Cambodia to assist the Kingdom in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). The shipment includes Komatsu heavy-duty demining machines, each weighing over 40 tonnes.
2.ADB SUPPORTS HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Education Ministry and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will strengthen cooperation on education development in Cambodia. Both parties will focus on human resource development, which is vital for the national economy.
INDONESIA
1.GOVT TO ASK GOJEK, GRAB TO GIVE IDUL FITRI HOLIDAY BONUS TO DRIVERS -- THE JAKARTA POST
Manpower Minister Yassierli has revealed that the government will issue a circular on the provision of holiday bonuses for ride-hailing transportation drivers, to be announced alongside the annual regulation on holiday allowances for formal workers.
2.INDONESIA EYES GLOBAL MARKET FOR VILLAGE COOPERATIVES -- ANTARA
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade is ready to facilitate village cooperatives in penetrating export markets, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Thursday.
MYANMAR
1.VENTURING INTO SPACE TECHNOLOGY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Roscosmos of Russia and the Myanmar Space Agency are discussing cooperation to develop space technologies. Their talks focused on the launch of a satellite, satellite communication technology, and training courses that will benefit Myanmar.
2.TWO MILLION TONNES OF PULSES EXPORTED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar’s pulses export exceeded two million tonnes in the first ten months of the current financial year, beginning in April. Income from pulse exports is expected to reach nearly RM8 billion (US$2 billion).
PHILIPPINES
1.PCG SACKS, SUSPENDS PERSONNEL AFTER MV TRISHA KERSTIN 3 SINKING PROBE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday announced the sacking, suspension, and other penalties meted out to several PCG personnel and officers following an investigation into the sinking of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan.
2.PH-LED AI INNOVATION TO REDUCE TEACHERS’ WORKLOAD - DEPED -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in public schools in the Philippines will help reduce teachers’ workload, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday.
SINGAPORE
1. ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TO DEBUT STREAMING SERVICE IN SINGAPORE: REPORT -- CNA
The world’s most popular club football competition, the English Premier League, is set to launch its own direct-to-consumer streaming service in Singapore this year, with plans for potential expansion to other countries, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
2. BODY OF MISSING BOY RETRIEVED FROM KALLANG RIVER -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The body of a 13-year-old boy has been retrieved from the waters off Kallang MRT station on the night of Feb 26, more than 24 hours after he was reported missing after falling into the river while fishing there.
VIETNAM
1.HEALTH SCHEME BENEFITS OVER 6,000 PATIENTS -- VIETNAM NEWS
More than 6,000 patients have received free medicines worth over RM237 million (US$61 million) under a special Health Ministry scheme. The scheme focuses on cancer, rare diseases and severe chronic conditions, where treatment costs are exorbitant.
2.RARE OTTER FOUNDS SAFE HOME -- VIETNAMPLUS
Authorities handed over a rare small-clawed otter to the Cuc Phuong National Park and the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Vietnam for further care. The endangered otter, weighing about 400 grammes, was found by a student near a stream.
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