Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand & Vietnam: Dec 22, 2024

CAMBODIA 

1.CAMBODIA ELECTED AS MEMBER OF PEACEBUILDING COMMISSION -- FRESH NEWS

Cambodia was elected to the Organisational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission for the 2025-2026 term during the 54th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The Peacebuilding Commission assists conflict-affected areas. 

2.PEACEFUL WAY TO RESOLVE BORDER ISSUES -- FRESH NEWS

Cambodia said it would resolve all border and territorial issues peacefully without compromising its sovereignty and independence. The Cambodian Border Committee ensures the Kingdom's territorial integrity and people’s interests are well protected.

INDONESIA

1.YUSRIL DEFENDS PRABOWO’S PLANNED PARDON FOR GRAFT CONVICTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE

President Prabowo Subianto’s recent remarks about his plan to pardon corruption convicts were intended to shift the focus toward asset recovery as a central strategy in Indonesia’s fight against corruption, a senior minister has said.

2.MINISTER URGES PEOPLE TO BROADEN FUNCTION OF MOSQUES -- ANTARA

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has urged citizens to tap into the full potential of mosques, broadening their functions beyond religious purposes.

MYANMAR

1.SMOOTH SUPPLY OF COOKING OIL TO HOUSEHOLDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers’ Association said it had delivered cooking oil to over 420,000 households through a daily home delivery system as of November. The association works with oil millers, wholesalers, retailers, importers, and transporters to ensure consumers can purchase easily.

2.REVITALISING AGRI SECTOR TO BE ENGINE OF GROWTH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government is prioritising the development of the agriculture sector to ensure the country's food security and boost exports. Key goals include increasing crop yields, supporting farmers, implementing advanced farming technologies and expanding the cultivation of raw materials for industry.

THAILAND

1. THAI BANGKIN SECTOR TO WEATHER GOVERNMENT’S DEBT RELIEF PROGRAMME -- THE NATION

The Thai government's latest debt-relief proposals are expected to have minimal impact on banking-sector credit metrics in 2025, according to a statement released this week by Fitch Ratings. 

2. AOT CHIEF EXPECTS A BUSY XMAS -- BANGKOK POST

Airports of Thailand (AoT) expects a 13.32 per cent surge in the number of domestic and international flights

to and from Don Mueang airport during New Year, with about 717,002 passengers expected through the gates. 

VIETNAM

1. HO CHI MINH LAUNCHES METRO LINE ON SUNDAY -- VNEXPRESS

Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1 officially launched operations on Sunday morning, marking the completion of a 12-year construction. The RM8 billion (US$1.72 billion) project features 11 elevated stations and three underground stations, connecting Ben Thanh Market to Suoi Tien Theme Park.

2.INDIA-VIETNAM COST GUARDS JOINT EXERCISES -- VIETNAM NEWS

Vietnam and India conducted joint maritime exercises to tackle maritime security challenges such as search and rescue operations, oil spills and environmental hazards at sea. Code-named “Sahayog–Hợp Tac”, the exercise was conducted off the coast of Kochi, Kerala in India.

-- BERNAMA