PHILIPPINES
1. 3 WEATHER SYSTEMS AFFECTING PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Three weather systems are forecast to bring rains over parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.
2. BICAM OKS TULONG DUNONG TRANSFER TO CHED FOR CENTRALISED DISTRIBUTION -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The bicameral conference committee on the proposed 2026 national budget on Saturday approved the transfer of the Tulong Dunong student assistance programme to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), centralising the administration of the fund for state universities and colleges (SUCs).
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE'S PAUL LIM, 71, BECOMES OLDEST WINNER OF MATCH AT WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP -- CNA
A year after Luke Littler became the youngest winner of the PDC World Darts Championship, 71-year-old Paul Lim on Saturday (Dec 13) became the oldest winner of a match in the tournament's history.
2. KEEPING HIS MEN SAFE IS PRIORITY, SAYS SWORD OF HONOUR RECIPIENT; 405 COMMISSIONED AS SAF OFFICERS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
During live firing exercises, Second Lieutenant (2LT) Joseph Tan, 19, saw how meticulous his instructors were in everything they did – from planning to execution – which helped him understand the gravity of his role as a newly minted officer.
THAILAND
1. TMD WARNS OF THUNDERSHOWERS, ROUGH SEAS AND CHANGING WEATHER AS NEW HIGH-PRESSURE SYSTEM APPROACHES THAILAND -- THE NATION
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts thundershowers in the South, waves up to 2 metres in the Gulf, and unsettled weather in upper Thailand as a new high-pressure system from China is set to move over the Northeast and much of the country from December 14.
2. PP BOSS 'SORRY' FOR SLOW CHARTER REJIG -- BANGKOK POST
People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut apologised for the stalled charter reform efforts, while Pheu Thai accused Bhumjaithai (BJT) of evading responsibility after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the House ahead of the originally planned timeline.
VIETNAM
1.TRANSFORMING HANOI INTO GREEN METROPOLIS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Two major projects -- the Olympic Sports Urban Area and the Red River Landscape Boulevard -- is expected to drive Hanoi’s urban growth. The projects will position the capital as a green, smart and an international metropolis.
2.GROWING TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT HUB -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam has emerged as an attractive destination for technology investment in Southeast Asia. It is now home to more than 4,000 startups, two unicorns and many companies are ready to achieve unicorn status.
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