TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN CAMBODIA, MYANMAR, VIETNAM, THAILAND & INDONESIA: DEC 14, 2024
CAMBODIA
1.SEA FESTIVAL TO RAISE CAMBODIA’S TOURISM PROFILE - - FRESH NEWS
Prime Minister Hun Manet officiated the 11th Sea Festival in Kampot province yesterday. The festival themed “Celebrating Heritage and Sustainability of Coastal Areas,” will be held from December 13 to 15. It will boost Cambodia's tourism sector by showcasing coastal and ecological attractions.
2.PM OUTLINES STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE CAMBODIA-MADE PRODUCTS - - FRESH NEWS
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Cambodia Trade Expo 2024 on Friday, Prime Minister Hun Manet outlined key strategies to promote local products in the domestic and international markets, from integrating into the regional and global economies to exploring new markets with preferential tariffs.
MYANMAR
1.YANGON UNIVERSITY MARKS 60TH ANNIVERSARY - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The nation’s premier Yangon University of Economics marked its 60th anniversary yesterday. Since its establishment in 1964, it has played a key role in the country’s economic development. It produced 61,850 bachelor’s degree graduates and 7,587 master’s degree students.
2.THAI EMBASSY IMPLEMENTS E-VISA IN MYANMAR - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Thai Embassy announced that Myanmar nationals and other foreigners in Myanmar are eligible to apply for visas using the new e-visa system starting from 1 January 2025. It will take about 11 to 15 days to process the visa applications.
VIETNAM
1.TIGHTENING TRAFFIC RULES TO CURB ACCIDENTS - - VIETNAMPLUS
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged authorities to introduce measures to reduce traffic accidents and strengthen road safety regulations, especially before the Lunar New Year. Enhancing inspections, detecting and enforcing strict punishments for offenders are some steps to be taken.
2.B2C E-COMMERCE MARKET GROWTH ON STRONG FOOTING - - VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam’s business-to-consumers (B2C) e-commerce market has grown by 18-20 per cent in the first ten months this year. The Ministry of Industry and Trade projects that by 2025, the country’s e-commerce market will surpass RM111 billion (US$25 billion).
Thailand Top Headlines Dec 14
1. 889 TOURISTS EVACUATED AS PHU KRADUENG SHUTS DOWN FOR SAFETY REASONS -- The Nation
The national park in Loei has been closed indefinitely after a wild elephant fatally attacked a tourist on Wednesday.
2. THAKSIN SAYS PM TO LEAD NEW ANTI-DRUG TASK FORCE -- Bangkok Post
The government will set up a special task force chaired by the prime minister in a bid to combat the scourge of illicit drugs.
TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN INDONESIA: DEC 14, 2024
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO’S INDIRECT REGIONAL ELECTIONS IDEA SLAMMED -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto’s nod to the idea of abolishing direct regional head elections to cut costs has been met with strong criticism from prodemocracy advocates, who warn that imposing indirect polls would turn the country into a semiauthoritarian state.
2.BALI RECORDS 15 FOREIGN TOURIST DEATHS IN 2024 DUE TO LANDSLIDE AND ACCIDENTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
At least 15 foreign nationals have died in Bali this year due to various incidents, including accidents and unexpected events, according to data from the Denpasar Immigration Office.
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