CAMBODIA
1. CHALKING NEW PATHWAYS TO MODERNISE ECONOMY -- FRESH NEWS
Australia hosted the “Cambodia’s Diversification Pathways—Insights from International Experience” workshop to explore the Kingdom's growth strategies. Cambodia wants to attract high-quality foreign direct investment, expand industrial capabilities, and effectively integrate into global value chains.
2. DEMINING OF UNEXPLODED DEVICES TO RESUME -- THE PHNOM PENH POST
The 210 demining personnel in Cambodia affected by the recent aid suspension by the United States (US) will now continue their work after the US decided to lift the funding ban. The waiver allows the continuation of mine and unexploded ordnance clearance activities.
INDONESIA
1.LOCAL LEADERS SKIP PRESIDENTIAL RETREAT AMID MEGAWATI’S BOYCOTT CALL -- JAKARTA GLOBE
At least 47 local leaders were absent on the first day of a retreat programme with President Prabowo Subianto in Magelang on Friday, following a boycott call from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
2.MEGAWATI BEATS WAR DRUMS AGAINST PRABOWO -- THE JAKARTA POST
Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has instructed all elected regional leaders from her party to withdraw from President Prabowo Subianto’s retreat, signalling the beginning of the party’s long-anticipated shift to becoming the sole opposition to the government.
MYANMAR
1. PEACE KEY TO CONDUCT FAIR ELECTIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing urged the Tatmadaw (armed forces) to collaborate with the people to create a peaceful environment during elections. He said it is vital to ensure the successful conduct of free and fair elections and to protect voters’ rights.
2. SUNFLOWER CULTIVATION TO BOOST OIL SUPPLY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will focus on increasing the yield of sunflower and other crops to produce sufficient oil for domestic consumption. Improved production, supplies of quality seeds, water and farming techniques will be priorities to transform agriculture into a high-performing sector.
SINGAPORE
1.WHEN FAMILIES FIGHT OVER THE SALE OF HDB FLATS — THE STRAITS TIMES
Sales of HDB flats are generally straightforward but some joint owners still opt to go to court just because they cannot see eye to eye with each other.
2.SELLING SUCCESS OR EXPLOITING ANXIETY? TIME TO TAKE A HARD LOOK AT SINGAPORE'S TUITION INDUSTRY — CNA
As a father of two running his own business, Mr Chung Zhi Kai started looking for tuition classes a year ago for his children, as he is too busy to guide them through their school work himself.
THAILAND
1. GOVT PLANS FLAT 1,000 BAHT ALLOWANCE FOR ALL SENIORS — The Nation The government is pushing to raise the monthly allowance for all citizens aged over 60 to 1,000 baht per month, secretary to the prime minister Somkid Cheukong said on Friday.
2. DSI'S 'VOTE-FIXING' PROBE IRKS SENATE — Bangkok Post Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Investigation's (DSI) plan to investigate complaints related to last year's Senate elections.
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