CAMBODIA
1.ASEM DYNAMIC PLATFORM FOR MULTILATERALISM -- FRESH NEWS
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhon said the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has proven to be a platform of global importance. On ASEM Day, he said it has achieved key milestones through its political, economic and socio-cultural pillars.
2.NURTURING BOXERS FOR 2029 ASIAN YOUTH GAMES --AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Cambodian Boxing Federation aims to develop boxing as a major sport to compete in international competitions. It wants to establish a boxing academy to promote young boxers for the 4th Asian Youth Games 2029 in Cambodia.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA TO ISSUE VISAS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian government will soon issue visas for Palestinian students who received scholarships but were unable to attend classes due to recent conflicts, a senior official announced on Saturday.
2.INDONESIA MULLS EXPANDING EXTRADITION COOPERATION WITH SWITZERLAND -- ANTARA
Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas is considering the possibility of expanding comprehensive mutual legal assistance (MLA) cooperation on extradition with Switzerland.
MYANMAR
1.PRIORITY TO BOLSTER NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will modernise the agriculture and livestock sectors to safeguard food security. Efforts are being made to introduce modern techniques, promote micro, small and medium enterprises to enhance exports and increase the yield of oil crops to achieve self-sufficiency.
2.VINTAGE MOVIE REKINDLES CHINA-MYANMAR TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
China presented Myanmar with a digital version of the “Thu Chit” movie to mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The movie, produced by British Burma Film in 1951, depicts farmers’ lives and was screened at the 1957 Asian Film Festival in Beijing.
SINGAPORE
1.GE2025 HOT SPOTS: WITH PAP FACING A TAN CHUAN-JIN-SIZED HOLE IN ITS LINE-UP, MARINE PARADE GRC COULD BE THE CONTEST TO WATCH – CAN
One afternoon in July 2023, mobile phones all around Singapore lit up with news notifications and forwarded messages from friends and family.
2.Succession in focus as Kwek Leng Beng battles son Sherman over property giant CDL -- THE STRAITS TIMES
It was the year 2000 and the start of a new millennium. At the time, property tycoon Kwek Leng Beng’s elder son, Sherman, was all of 25.
THAILAND
1.119 THAIS BROUGHT FROM CAMBODIA AMID CALL CENTRE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS -- The Nation
A group of 119 Thai nationals have been repatriated from Poipet, Cambodia, after a crackdown on call-centre fraud operations in the region.
2.PHUKET BEEFS UP CONTROLS ON FOREIGNERS AFTER SURGE IN CRIME -- Bangkok Post
Phuket, in association with international consulates, is ramping up its immigration screenings and crackdowns on illegal activities following a surge in the number of drug-related crimes and foreigners working on the island illegally.
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