CAMBODIA
1.EXPANDING TRADE ALLIANCE WITH BRAZIL -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia and Brazil aim to strengthen economic ties, cooperating in trade, investment, tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, agro-processing, innovation, education, and demining activities.
2.ICONIC HINDU STATUE RESTORED -- FRESH NEWS
Prime Minister Hun Manet marked the restoration of a large ancient Lord Shiva statue, considered the largest in Southeast Asia at five metres tall and seven tonnes.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA EYES COAL WINDFALL TO SHIELD BUDGET AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS -- ANTARA
Indonesia plans to optimize state revenue from coal to capture windfall profits as global energy prices rise, aiming to strengthen its fiscal position amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a senior minister said on Thursday.
2.SOEKARNO-HATTA IMMIGRATION RETAINS GLOBAL TOP 10 IN SKYTRAX RANKING -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections announced that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has retained its place among the world’s top 10 airports for immigration services, according to Skytrax’s 2026 report.
MYANMAR
1.ASSEMBLY OF LAWMAKERS BEGIN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the bicameral legislature, convened yesterday, with 586 representatives eligible to attend. The election of the President and Vice President of Myanmar will be held on March 30.
2.YUAN, USD ALLOWED FOR INVESTMENTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Investment Commission has allowed the use of American dollars (USD) and Chinese yuan for investments. This is to facilitate smoother investment processes. As of the end of February, 53 foreign investors have invested in Myanmar.
PHILIPPINES
1.PBBM ORDERS RELEASE OF P21.47B FOR FUEL SUBSIDY, INFRA PROJECTS -- PNA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to immediately release PHP21.47 billion to sustain infrastructure projects and protect Filipinos from the impact of rising fuel prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
2.26 FILIPINOS RESCUED FROM LABOR TRAFFICKING IN MALAYSIA ARRIVE IN PH -- PNA
Twenty-six Filipinos rescued from labor trafficking in Malaysia arrived in the country this week, the Bureau of Immigration said Friday.
THAILAND
1. OIL SHORTAGE FEARS THREATEN CONFIDENCE IN THAI TOURISM, HOTEL ASSOCIATION WARNS -- THE NATION
Thai Hotels Association president Thienprasit Chaiyapatranun warns an oil shortage could hit Thai tourism harder than high fuel prices, damaging foreign visitor confidence.
2. MIDEAST CONFLICT THREATENS THAI GROWTH -- BANGKOK POST
The Bank of Thailand is warning the war in the Middle East could weigh on Thailand's economy across multiple fronts, potentially dragging GDP growth below its 2% forecast for this year.
VIETNAM
1.FOREST A LIFELINE FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE -- VIETNAMPLUS
About 25 million Vietnamese are directly and indirectly benefiting from forests that drive economic growth, social welfare and sustainable development. Forests support livelihoods, water resources, public health and the environment.
2.UNSHAKABLE TIES WITH INDONESIA -- VIETNAMPLUS
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Indonesia remains a key partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy. Both nations elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2025 to strengthen bilateral ties.
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