CAMBODIA
1.AUSTRALIA’S SUPPORT TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Australian government supports Cambodian inclusive policymaking by empowering local research and policy organisations to address development challenges with innovative solutions. One project being explored is cash-transfer programmes to enhance climate resilience in coastal communities.
2.BUSINESS COMMUNITY BLOOD VESSELS OF ECONOMY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul said entrepreneurs, business owners and the private sector are the blood vessels of the Cambodian economy. She urged the business community to embrace science and technology to remain competitive in the digital-driven economy.
LAOS
1.RECORD 2.3 MILLION TOURISTS VISIT LUANG PRABANG -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Over 2.3 million Lao and foreign tourists visited Luang Prabang province this year, 1.2 million more than in 2023, and spent RM5.4 billion (US$1.2 billion). The Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign and visa-free entry for Chinese nationals helped woo tourists.
2.MALARIA ERADICATION TOP PRIORITY IN 2025 -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Ministry of Health is successfully eradicating malaria in rural areas through prevention and control programmes, and health campaigns. It aims to eliminate malaria from all northern provinces by 2025 and nationwide by 2030 according to its National Strategic Plans.
MYANMAR
1.YANGON PORT ATTRACTS 663 CONTAINER VESSELS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Port Authority announced that 62 container vessels are scheduled to arrive at Yangon Port next month. More ocean liners are arriving after the port’s draft was extended 10 metres and 633 container vessels docked this year alone.
2.MORE BUS SERVICES FOR NEW YEAR TRAVELLERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Yangon Transport Authority has announced plans to expand its bus fleet in response to the increase in passengers during the New Year period. Currently, over 800 vehicles are in operation, transporting more than 10,000 passengers daily across 300 different bus routes.
SINGAPORE
1.DATA FALSIFICATION AT SINGPOST BUSINESS UNIT LIMITED TO ITS CONTRACT WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Investigations into a whistle-blowing matter that led to the termination of the employment of Singapore Post’s group chief executive and two other senior executives have determined that the issues raised in a whistle-blowing report were isolated.
2.HOW A BOYS' TOWN KID FORMED A BOND WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES -- WITH THE HELP OF ICE CREAM -- CNA
Keith had tried his hand at making ice cream from scratch before. But his second time doing so was a rather different experience.
THAILAND
1. TOUR BUS INFERNO IN LAMPANG SPARKS FRESH SAFETY CONCERNS -- THE NATION
All passengers on Bangkok-Chiang Mai service escape unharmed but fire comes just months after one of country’s worst bus tragedies
2. SAFETY BLITZ AFTER BANGKOK HOTEL FIRE -- BANGKOK POST
The Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors nationwide to step up safety inspections at hotels, tourist attractions, and entertainment venues in the wake of a hotel fire near Khao San Road in Bangkok, which left three people dead and several injured on Sunday night.
VIETNAM
1.RAMPING UP TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN 2025 -- VIETNAM NEWS
The Transport Ministry announced 19 new projects and aims to complete 50 others next year. In 2025, the ministry projects a nine per cent jump in freight volume and an eight per cent rise in passenger numbers compared to 2024.
2.PROPERTY PRICES SOAR IN HANOI, HO CHI MINH CITY -- VIETNAMPLUS
Property prices in two major cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City continue to rise due to high demand from buyers for living and investment purposes. Rising investment costs and land prices are impacting property prices despite the increase in supply.
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