CAMBODIA
1. BILLION-DOLLAR MEDICAL PRODUCTION FACILITY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
China’s Nex Healthcare Co Ltd will invest RM1.2 billion (US$270 million) in a medical equipment factory in Svay Rieng province. It plans to build a 21-hectare facility in the Qilu Special Economic Zone to produce PVC and rubber gloves, and medical devices.
2.BATTAMBANG ELIMINATES OPEN DEFECATION -- FRESH NEWS
The Rural Development Ministry said Battambang province has become the 17th province to achieve open defecation free status. Better water supply and sanitation helped to eliminate open defecation in the province. Seventeen capitals and provinces have achieved this status so far.
INDONESIA
1. MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY HITS 11-MONTH HIGH -- THE JAKARTA POST
Manufacturing activity in Indonesia surged last month to its highest level in nearly a year, driven by an increase in new orders and jobs ahead of Ramadan, but analysts say the long-term outlook is less than rosy. Consumer demand typically peaks during the Muslim fasting month, which falls in March this year.
2. DEFLATION AND LAYOFFS WEAKEN INDONESIA’S RAMADAN SPENDING -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s economy is grappling with weakening consumer demand, as two consecutive months of deflation point to declining purchasing power and rising job losses. With Ramadan approaching, spending is expected to remain subdued as many Indonesians prioritise saving over discretionary purchases.
LAOS
1. AUSTRALIAN INVESTMENT IN BLUEBERRY FARM -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Australia’s Costa Group plans to invest on a 17-hectare blueberry farm in southern Champassak province. There are plans to expand the farm to 200 hectares over the next five years and create 2,000 jobs, a major boost to the Lao economy.
2. VIENTIANE-MOSCOW UPGRADING BILATERAL TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vientiane and Moscow signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral relations. The aim is to improve ties between the two capitals in cultural heritage, urban planning, environmental protection, tourism and sports. Cooperation in industrial development, innovation, trade and investment will be the focus.
MYANMAR
1. SENIOR GENERAL’S MOSCOW VISIT TO WARM UP TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Chairman of the State Administration Council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is leading a delegation to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The agenda will focus on enhancing strategic cooperation across various areas, including friendly relations, the economy, and security.
2.RICE TRADERS FLOUTING LAWS WILL BE PUNISHED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ministry of Commerce directed rice traders to follow the government’s market prices and non-compliance will face legal action. The ministry warned that overpricing, using inaccurate measurement, selling low quality rice and non-compliance with directives will be prosecuted.
SINGAPORE
1.NO 'DELIBERATE WRONGDOING' BY MDDI, ACRA IN UNMASKING OF NRIC NUMBERS: REVIEW PANEL -- CNA
There was no "deliberate wrongdoing or wilful inaction" by government officers involved in the events leading to full National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers being displayed on a business portal last December.
2. S’PORE’S MANUFACTURING INDICATORS POST BACK-TO-BACK DECELERATION FOR FIRST TIME IN ALMOST 2 YEARS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Leading indicators for Singapore’s manufacturing sector posted back-to-back deceleration for the first time in almost two years.
THAILAND
1. NEWIN REGRETS GOVERNMENT'S DECISION NOT TO EXTEND MOTOGP CONTRACT -- The Nation
Newin Chidchob, president of Chang International Circuit, expressed his regret on Monday that the government would not extend its contract with MotoGP, meaning the world’s premier motorcycle road racing event will be held in Thailand for the last time next year.
2. PM 'READY' FOR CENSURE GRILLING TEST -- Bangkok Post
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday affirmed her readiness to address questions during the upcoming no-confidence debate, saying she would present facts and figures to counter the opposition's censure attack.
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