SINGAPORE
1.Rising cost of vet medicine in S’pore: How much do you need to have a pet? -- The Straits Times
With more people treating their cats or dogs as family members and often willing to pay for the animals’ medical treatments like they would for their own, veterinary services have changed from offering mainly primary care to something resembling human healthcare today.
2.Analysis: China treads carefully in global trade disputes, eyes Southeast Asia as key market amid Western tariff pressures -- CNA
As Western governments pile on tariffs, Beijing on its end, is likely to tread carefully to avoid triggering a global trade war, analysts say, because it realises what’s at stake for its economy – and in the process, could adapt its trade strategy by finding a silver lining in Southeast Asia for imports of its goods as the West steps up barriers.
CAMBODIA
1. ZERO COVID-19 CASES AS OF SUNDAY - - FRESH NEWS
The Ministry of Health announced that no COVID-19 cases were detected and zero deaths were reported. Nationwide, 136,268 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far. The government is accelerating the injection of the sixth dosage among citizens.
2. GUMBALL 3000 RALLY KICKS OFF - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Gumball 3000 Rally kicked off on Sunday in Phnom Penh that showcased iconic luxury cars, drifting techniques and concerts. A display of supercars, hypercars and classic sports cars to break the Guinness World Record will be held on Tuesday in front of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
MYANMAR
1. MASTER PLAN TO PRESERVE ANCIENT PAGODAS - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Restoration and preservation of ancient temples and stupas destroyed by recent heavy rain are underway. Experts will be invited to renovate some of the structures and a maintenance plan will be designed to preserve them. The construction of buildings in the vicinity is barred to protect ancient heritage.
2. TACKLING FAKE NEWS NIGHTMARE - -THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is working with other governments to overcome the proliferation of fake news and disinformation severely undermining peace, stability, progress, and development in some countries. This was highlighted at the BRICS Media Summits held in Moscow last week
VIETNAM
1. TYPHOON CASUALTIES IN NORTH VIETNAM - - VIETNAM NEWS
A total of 292 deaths were reported and 38 people are still missing in northern Vietnam due to heavy floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi since last week. Nationwide damages are estimated at US$1.6 billion and are likely to increase as some localities are facing flood risk.
2. INDIA FLOOD RELIEF SUPPORT FOR ASEAN COUNTRIES - - VIETNAMPLUS
India launched the "Sadbhav" relief operation to provide emergency assistance to help Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar cope with severe damage caused by storms and floods. India dispatched humanitarian aid and financial support to these countries.
THAILAND
1. Two Chinese nationals arrested over involvement in thefts from cars -- The Nation
Two Chinese nationals were arrested on Saturday at a motorway rest stop in Chachoengsao province
for attempted theft and illegal entry into Thailand, leading to an investigation into the involvement of a
larger call-centre scam network.
2. PM sets up flood centres -- Bangkok Post
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the creation of a national centre to monitor the
flood situation across the country, as well as two new agencies to coordinate the flood response and
post-flood recovery efforts.
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