Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam & Thailand: Nov 25, 2024

INDONESIA

1.LEGAL ISSUES IMPEDE PLAN FOR PRISONER TRANSFERS -- THE JAKARTA POST

Legal complications may impede Indonesia’s planned transfer of five Australian drug trafficking convicts who have served nearly two decades of their life sentences in Indonesia, as well as a Filipina on death row, to their home countries, as the administration of President Prabowo Subianto seeks to shore up diplomatic relations with neighboring countries.

2.BENGKULU GOVERNOR’S ARREST ADDS TENSION TO UPCOMING ELECTION -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Mersyah was arrested by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Sunday, just three days before the local election in which he is seeking reelection. The governor faces a single challenger in the race, making the arrest a major development ahead of the polls.

CAMBODIA

1.PEACE MAIN FACTOR IN NATION-BUILDING -- FRESH NEWS

Prime Minister Hun Manet told delegates at the 11th Plenary Session of the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace that peace contributed to the Kingdom’s development success and the Kingdom is prepared to share its experience with other nations around the world.

2.CAMBODIA READY TO GRADUATE FROM LDC BY 2029 -- FRESH NEWS 

Cambodia’s economic growth of over seven per cent yearly in the last decade, pre-COVID-19 crisis, can help it exit the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) category by 2029. Poverty declined from 60 per cent in 2000 to 16 per cent in 2022.

LAOS

1.ACTION AGAINST THOSE INVOLVED IN DEATH OF TOURISTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The Lao government said it will punish those involved in the deaths of foreign tourists suspected to be caused by tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng. The government expressed sadness and sympathy over the six deaths suspected caused by consuming drinks containing methanol.

2.LAO BREWERY-CAFE AMAZON TEAM TO PROMOTE PREMIUM COFFEE PRODUCTS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Lao Brewery Company and Café Amazon have entered into a strategic partnership to drive business growth and to capture more market share in the coffee segment by introducing more quality beverages. The partnership will help set new benchmarks in quality and customer satisfaction.

MYANMAR

1.RUSSIA DESPATCHES AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Russian government agencies and private companies have jointly sent 35 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to those affected by flood caused by Typhoon Yagi in September. A transport aircraft carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on Sunday morning. 

2. ICRC SHARES SKILLS ON UNITING DISASTER-HIT  FAMILIES - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its programme Restoring Family Links, a project reuniting families affected by natural disasters is important. The international agency and Myanmar Red Cross Society conducted a workshop for volunteers on how to reconnect broken  families          in Nay Pyi Taw.

VIETNAM

1.VIETNAM-UK TO ENHANCE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR - - VIETNAM NEWS 

Vietnam and the United Kingdom (UK) are planning to develop clean energy as they are aiming for carbon neutrality goals.The British government aims to create jobs and provide zero-carbon electricity by 2030 and UK companies are keen on Vietnam's offshore wind energy.

2. VIETNAM-CAMBODIA “GOOD NEIGHBOURS” TIES THRIVE - - VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s pragmatic foreign policy helped in upholding “good neighbours” principle with Cambodia by respecting traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability of their bilateral ties. Cambodia equally contributed in building strategic trust and deepening the relationship.

THAILAND

1. BANGKOK GETS NINTENDO'S FIRST AUTHORISED STORE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA -- THE NATION

Fans of Nintendo, the large video gaming company in Japan, can now purchase games, consoles and other goods at the authorised store in Bangkok.

2. PASSENGERS RECORD SATISFACTION WITH AIRLINES -- BANGKOK POST

Airline passenger satisfaction remained high and stable this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), though the association suggested investing more in technology to meet customer demand.

-- BERNAMA