CAMBODIA
1. INFINITE CAPITAL EYES CAMBODIA’S EV PRODUCTION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Guangzhou-based Infinite Capital Holdings has expressed interest in investing in Cambodia’s electric vehicles (EVs) and the production of EV components. The company is involved in investments in the production of new materials, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and carbon fibre.
2. INDIA PROMOTES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO YOUTH -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
India established a science library in the Ratanak Mondul district of Battambang province through the Quick Impact Project to enhance science and technology education for Cambodian youth. The library will help students in rural areas access scientific literature and resources.
LAOS
1. CHAMPASSAK TO BE INVESTMENT, TOURISM HUB -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government wants to transform Champassak province in southern Laos into a major investment and a tourist gateway. Authorities and business entities signed agreements to develop tourist attractions, agriculture and electricity generation in the province known for its waterfalls.
2. FRESH POLICIES TO PROPEL LAO ECONOMY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The National Assembly formulated key policies to drive Laos’ socio-economic development this year. They include the evaluation of legal amendments, exemptions to certain laws and revisions to regulations governing infrastructure projects, industrial estates, mineral mining and power generation.
MYANMAR
1. TRIPARTITE PACT TO DEAL WITH CYBER CRIME -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
China, Myanmar and Thailand are discussing ways to stop online fraud, the eradication of cyber crime zones in Myawaddy and the repatriation of those involved in various online crimes like gambling. Myanmar has repatriated 1,303 foreigners since January this year.
2. MANUFACTURING DRAWS MAJOR LOCAL INVESTMENT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The manufacturing sector attracted over 22 per cent of domestic investments, followed by real estate (20 per cent) and services sector (15 per cent) as end of January. Other sectors include hotel and tourism, construction, power, mining, agriculture and oil and gas.
INDONESIA
1. PRABOWO’S PERMANENT COALITION PROPOSAL DRAWS MIXED RESPONSES -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto’s proposal to make the progovernment Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) a “permanent” coalition has elicited mixed responses as he looks ahead to a possible reelection bid.
2. MINISTRY CHECKUP: ONE IN THREE REGIONAL LEADERS IN INDONESIA FOUND TO HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Home Affairs Ministry conducted health checkups for 944 regional heads and deputies from Feb 16 to 17. The results showed that 30 per cent of the officials have high cholesterol levels.
SINGAPORE
1. PRITAM SINGH FOUND GUILTY: FIVE KEY POINTS FROM THE VERDICT -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was convicted of two charges of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.
2. SINGAPOREAN'S HOME ADDRESS ILLEGALLY CHANGED BY SCAMMERS VIA ICA SERVICE, TRIGGERING BANKING NIGHTMARE -- CNA
A rude shock followed by worries and frustration – 2025 has so far been an emotional rollercoaster for Mr Raymond Tan after he discovered that his home address registered with the authorities was changed without his knowledge
THAILAND
1. NISSAN DENIES THAI FACTORY CLOSURE, SAYS OPERATIONS BEING STREAMLINED -- THE NATION
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has dismissed reports that Nissan is closing one of its two factories in Thailand, saying the Japanese automaker is merely streamlining production.
2. PREMIER PROMISES TO SPLASH OUT IN SOUTH -- BANGKOK POST The government will develop the South to its fullest potential, said Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during her visit to Phatthalung and Songkhla on Monday.
-- BERNAMA
