Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore & Vietnam: Feb 8, 2025

CAMBODIA 

1. CAMBODIA-LAOS REVITALISE BONDS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Cambodian People's Party and Lao People's Revolutionary Party’s top leaders reaffirmed their long-term relations and cooperation during their 15th summit. They reinforced their commitment to security, social order and stability amid the unpredictable global geopolitical situation.

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2. CAMBODIA WANTS TO ENERGISE OLD CUBAN TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

Cambodia and Cuba plan to organise a photo exhibition in April to mark the 65th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. Both countries have enjoyed warm ties and Cuba has extended assistance to the Kingdom after the end of the civil war.

INDONESIA

1. PRABOWO CRACKS DOWN ON TROUBLED PROJECTS -- THE JAKARTA POST

President Prabowo Subianto appears to be taking stern action in dealing with problematic national projects owned by business tycoons linked to his predecessor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

2. FINANCE MINISTRY BUDGET CHIEF ISA RACHMATARWATA NAMED SUSPECT IN US$1 BILLION JIWASRAYA CASE -- JAKARTA GLOBE

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has named Isa Rachmatarwata, the Director General of Budget at the Finance Ministry, a suspect in the corruption case involving the financial management and investment funds of state insurer Asuransi Jiwasraya.

SINGAPORE

1. JOB JITTERS: WHY DO SOME WORRY ABOUT JOBS WHEN THE S’PORE LABOUR MARKET IS STRONG? -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Human resources professional Ray Tan spent a year breaking retrenchment news to her colleagues during the Covid-19 pandemic.

2. SINGAPORE CONFIRMS ONE IMPORTED CASE OF VACCINE-ASSOCIATED POLIO; LOW RISK OF COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION -- CNA

The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (Feb 7) confirmed one imported case of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in Singapore, adding that its findings so far indicate a low risk of community transmission. 

VIETNAM

1. EMERGENCY AID DURING COLD SEASON -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government instructed all authorities to respond quickly to the prolonged cold spell sweeping across Vietnam's north. Supply of food, necessities, medication and medical treatment for the elderly, children and homeless people are being organised.

2. MODERN TOUCH TO MARINE FARMING -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government has urged cooperatives to invest more in modern marine farming technology to convert the sector into a vibrant and sustainable industry. Vietnam wants to modernise aquaculture farming to make it more environmentally friendly and also a tourist attraction.

-- BERNAMA