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CAMBODIA
1. RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALLING FOR CLEAN ENVIRONMENT -- FRESH NEWS
Religious leaders are urging the public to reduce the use of plastics to protect the environment. They made the call at the “Interfaith Voices for a Clean Environment — Say No to Plastic”.
2. HITECH MEKONG DOLPHIN MONITORING -- THE PHNOM PENH POST
Conservationists are planning to modernise the monitoring of freshwater dolphins by using drones and security cameras, which will help to reduce illegal fishing. Cambodia is now home to 112 Mekong River dolphins.
INDONESIA
1. INDONESIA, PAKISTAN EYE DEEPER TRADE AND SOCIAL COOPERATION -- ANTARA
Indonesia and Pakistan are seeking to broaden economic and social cooperation, with Jakarta pushing to upgrade an existing trade pact into a more comprehensive agreement aimed at boosting investment, empowering women and strengthening resilience to climate change.
2. INDONESIA PINS HOPES ON WASTE-TO-ENERGY TO EASE LANDFILL CRISIS -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s government is banking on waste-to-energy facilities to curb mounting pressure on overcrowded landfills, as daily waste volumes in dozens of cities exceed manageable levels and pose growing environmental and health risks.
LAOS
1. BUILDING TOURISM AS KEY ECONOMIC DRIVER -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Loa plans to build new tourist infrastructures and improve existing attractions along tourism routes within Laos and adjoining provinces in neighbouring countries. It plans to woo 22 million foreign tourists over the next five years.
2. RIVER WEED DELICACY FOR SURVIVAL -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Women living along the Xeng River in Luang Prabang province are transforming a local delicacy, Kaipen or river weed, into a thriving local business. It helps to support their livelihoods and preserve the old tradition.
MYANMAR
1. SECOND ROUND OF POLLING CONCLUDES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The second phase of the general elections concluded in 100 townships yesterday after the first phase held on December 28. The final polls will be held on January 25.
2. ERADICATING CYBER CRIMES, NARCOTICS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Security forces continue to dismantle online scams and illegal gambling operations by arresting more foreigners in various townships. They continued to seize computers, Star Link devices and a large amount of narcotics.
PHILIPPINES
1. POLITICAL MANEUVERINGS, PALACE SAYS OF MARCOS IMPEACHMENT TALKS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Malacañang on Sunday dismissed talks of a possible impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as unsubstantiated, saying the Chief Executive remains focused on governance and delivering results for the Filipino people.
SINGAPORE
1. SENIORS IN SINGAPORE VISIT THE DENTIST LESS OFTEN, ARE AT RISK OF GROWING MORE FRAIL: STUDY -- THE STRAITS TIMES
As they grow older, Singaporeans visit the dentist less often, get lonelier and face the risk of becoming more frail.
2. NPARKS DRAWING UP ADVISORY ON HOW TO SHIELD MARINE MAMMALS FROM COASTAL DEVELOPMENT NOISE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Developers undertaking marine works in Singapore waters will get guidelines designed to reduce underwater noise, in a move to protect the Republic’s elusive marine mammals.
VIETNAM
1. EIGHT MILLION METRIC TONNES RICE EXPORTED -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam exported about eight million metric tonnes of rice in 2025, earning over RM16 billion (US$4 billion). Farmers have planted 921,000 hectares of paddy in the Mekong Delta this season.
2. BEN EN NATIONAL PARK PROTECTS WILDLIFE -- VIETNAM PLUS
The Ben En National Park is conducting scientific studies and conservation projects to protect its rich biodiversity. The focus is more on endangered wildlife species like mouse-deer, macaque and rodents.
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