CAMBODIA
1. COLD WAVE SWEEPS THROUGH KINGDOM -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The meteorology office said that temperatures in Cambodia’s highland areas continued to drop to as low as 14 degrees Celsius today. The Kingdom has been experiencing chilly weather throughout the day in recent weeks.
2. CAMBODIA-US TRADE HITS RM53 BILLION -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia and the United States (US) trade surpassed RM53 billion (US$13 billion) last year. Garments, travel goods such as bags and suitcases, bicycles, and spare parts are the main exports to the US.
INDONESIA
1. MINISTRY STUDIES INTEGRATED MEAL PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY, DISABLED PEOPLE -- ANTARA
The Social Affairs Ministry is studying the transformation of its meal provision program for elderly people and persons with disabilities to be integrated with the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, alongside more support for caregivers.
2. INDONESIA RECORDS FIRST DEATH LINKED TO SUPER FLU -- THE JAKARTA POST
A hospital in Bandung, West Java, has reported Indonesia’s first death linked to the so-called super flu, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the virus.
PHILIPPINES
1. PBBM DECLARES SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAYS IN 5 AREAS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in various parts of the country in observance of local celebrations and commemorative events.
2. 3 COPS, CIVILIAN KILLED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Three police officers and a woman were shot and killed in two separate but related incidents in Sibulan, Negros Oriental on Friday evening.
SINGAPORE
1. FIREFIGHTER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION, 100 PEOPLE EVACUATED AFTER BLAZE IN -- THE STRAITS TIMES
A firefighter was taken to Changi General Hospital after experiencing heat exhaustion while fighting a fire that broke out in Tampines on Jan 9.
2. HOW UBE BECAME THE NEW MATCHA, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR FARMERS WHEN A CROP GOES VIRAL- CNA
Consumers may jump on new food trends overnight, but farmers do not have that flexibility when they are faced with limited land, environmental regulations and the challenge of reshaping their land to grow a new crop, which can take months.
THAILAND
1. PHEU THAI VOWS 3,000 BAHT FLOOR FOR LOW-INCOME THAIS -- THE NATION
Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat has pledged a “poverty-free Thailand”, promising to top up monthly income to 3,000 baht for people earning below the poverty line, while also proposing credit support for Thais living overseas to start businesses abroad.
2. PITA APOLOGISES TO FRONTLINE SOLDIERS OVER PAST REMARKS -- BANGKOK POST
Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP), has apologised to frontline soldiers over past remarks, saying they were not intended to show disrespect toward those serving in conflict zones.
VIETNAM
1. SPEARHEADING DA NANG’S FTZ INVESTMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS
Plans to attract investors for infrastructure development at the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ) have been approved. The FTZ will contribute 18 per cent to the city’s gross regional domestic product and create 127,000 jobs by 2040.
2. HO CHI MINH EMBARKS ECO-FRIENDLY URBAN FARMING -- VIETNAMPLUS
Ho Chi Minh City will develop ecological urban agriculture to shift towards higher value-added products and sustainable development. The city is zoning seven high-tech agricultural zones covering more than 1,344 hectares, and is waiting for approval.
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