Top News Headlines In Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia , Cambodia , Myanmar, Vietnam & Thailand : Jan 24, 2026

 PHILIPPINES

1.PAF GETS 5 MORE 'BLACK HAWK' HELICOPTERS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The helicopter fleet of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) was further strengthened as the service formally accepted into service five more brand-new S-70i "Black Hawk" utility helicopters during a joint turnover and blessing ceremony at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City Friday.

2.UKRAINE BIDS FOR ASEAN SECTORAL DIALOGUE STATUS UNDER PH CHAIRSHIP -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Ukraine is seeking to become an official dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by the end of the Philippines’ chairship this 2026, Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv said on Friday.

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2026 TO FEATURE AERIAL DISPLAYS BY SIX AIR FORCES AND TWO JETMAKERS  -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Aviation enthusiasts can catch aerial displays by military aircraft from six air forces – five of them foreign – during the Singapore Airshow 2026, which will run from Feb 3 to 8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

2.SINGAPORE'S CORE INFLATION AVERAGED 0.7% FOR 2025, FALLING FROM 2.8% IN 2024 MOVEMENTS IN 2025 -- CNA

Singapore's core inflation averaged 0.7 per cent in 2025, falling from 2.8 per cent in 2024, according to official data released on Friday (Jan 23).

INDONESIA 

1.PRABOWO TRAVELS TO PARIS FOR TALKS WITH MACRON -- ANTARA

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto departed Switzerland for Paris on Friday following an official invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.   

2.INDONESIA SEEKS TO BOOST ROOFTOP SOLAR QUOTA BY 400 MW - THE JAKARTA POST

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has proposed increasing the national capacity quota for rooftop solar power plants by 400 megawatts this year. If approved by state electricity monopoly PLN, the total quota for 2026 would rise to around 1,400 MW.

CAMBODIA

1.HONG KONG ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE SHARES EXPERTISE - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area administration will expand its educational and technical cooperation with Cambodia. The megapolis will focus on drone technology, automation and vocational training.

2.INDIAN TRAINING FOR CAMBODIAN BUREAUCRATS - - FRESH NEWS

Forty officials from the planning and interior ministries will be in India for specialised training starting in January. They will attend the Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensic, and the Subnational Statistics Using Administrative Data courses.  

MYANMAR 

1.CHINESE TECHNOLOGIES TO REFINE CRUDE OIL - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

China’s energy companies will assist in operating the Thanbayakan Refinery Project, which has a production capacity of two million metric tonnes of crude oil annually. The refinery will utilise crude from the Myanmar-China oil pipeline.

2.MIGRATORY BIRDS ARRIVE AT AYEYARWADY REGION - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Over 100 bird species have arrived at the Kyonekapyin-Tapseik Wildlife Conservation area. Rare migratory and resident birds, including the yellow-breasted bunting, sarus cranes and openbill storks, are residing in the area.  

VIETNAM

1.EXPO TO EXPAND NEW DELHI-HANOI TRADE TIES - - VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnamese businesses will participate in the Asia International Food and Hospitality Fair 2026 in New Delhi in March. Their participation will expand both countries' trade cooperation in the food and beverage industry. 

2.NATIONAL PRAISES POUR FOR FOOTBALLERS - - VIETNAMPLUS

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Vietnam’s national men's football team and coaching staff after they won the bronze medal at the AFC U23 Asian Cup. 

THAILAND   

1. TEMPERATURE DROP AND STRONG WINDS TO HIT THAILAND THIS WEEKEND, CAUTION ADVISED FOR SEA TRAVEL -- THE NATION

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of a 2-4°C temperature drop in the Northeast and strong winds across upper Thailand. Caution advised for sea travel as moderate northeast monsoon brings isolated showers to the South.

2. PM ANUTIN DEFERS US PEACE PLAN -- BANGKOK POST

The caretaker government said it cannot commit Thailand to a US-led peace initiative, leaving the decision entirely to the next administration.

-- BERNAMA