Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, & Vietnam: June 14, 2025

CAMBODIA

1. CAMBODIA-THAI BORDER MEETING KICKS OFF TODAY -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Cambodia-Thailand Joint Border Committee will hold its first meeting on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Cambodia is awaiting Thailand’s position on whether it will cooperate in bringing the four disputed areas to the International Court of Justice.

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2. SEEKING PEACEFUL WAYS TO END BORDER DISPUTE  -- FRESH NEWS

Senate President Hun Sen urged law-abiding nations to encourage Thailand to pursue legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to resolve the ongoing border dispute. The Kingdom wants to seek a peaceful resolution through bilateral dialogue and legal means.

INDONESIA

1. DAYTIME HUSTLE FORCES JAKARTANS TO FIND JOY IN NIGHTTIME WORKOUTS -- THE JAKARTA POST

After a packed day working as a sales and marketing officer, 35-year-old Jonathan Kasim finds joy in multiple strength exercises he does twice a week at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) sports complex in Central Jakarta.

 2. ENVIRONMENT MINISTER DEMANDS CLEANER FUEL AS JAKARTA RANKS AMONG WORLD’S MOST POLLUTED CITIES -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq is calling on state-owned energy giant Pertamina to immediately adopt European-grade fuel standards as Jakarta reels from a surge in air pollution that has placed it among the most polluted cities globally.

MYANMAR

1. CRACKING DOWN ILLEGAL FOREX TRADING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Central Bank of Myanmar advised individuals and institutions not to engage in illegal foreign currency trading without a valid licence. Those travelling abroad to study, work, medical treatment and for pilgrimage can buy foreign currencies at authorised banks’ foreign exchange counters.

2. FOOD TRADE FAIR TO ENCOURAGE BUSINESS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Food and Beverage Myanmar trade show will be held at the Yangon Convention Centre from June 27 to 29, 2025. Companies can showcase their products ranging from beverages, meat, fish, dairy items, fruits and ready-to-eat food.

VIETNAM

1. SWEDISH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT VIETNAM -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam and Swedish top medical university Karolinska Institute plan to expand further cooperation in medical training and research. Officials may work in healthcare challenges such as neonatal mortality and care for premature infants.

2. VIETNAMESE COFFEE EXPORTS SOARING THIS YEAR -- VIETNAMPLUS

Coffee exports hit a new record of RM20 billion (US$4.7 billion) in the first five months of this year. It was largely driven by a rise in shipments to key markets — the European Union and the United States.

-- BERNAMA