CAMBODIA
1. FUNAN CANAL TO MANAGE WATER SYSTEMS -- FRESH NEWS
The Funan Techo Canal Project will not create any hostility between Cambodia and Vietnam. It is intended for flood control, water conservation and effective water flow management to support agriculture and irrigation.
2. FREE HEART SURGERY FOR CHILDREN -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
A free surgery project for children with congenital heart disease was launched on Sunday at the National Paediatric Hospital in Phnom Penh. The project will provide lifesaving cardiac operations at no cost.
MYANMAR
1. PLANS TO EXPORT BIRD NEST PRODUCTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Swiftlet Nest Farming Association is planning to export bird nest products. More bird breeders and edible organic bird nest producers are now venturing into the sector across the country.
2. SEAFOOD EXPORTS ON THE RISE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Seafood exports amounted to nearly RM3 billion (US$725 million) last year and exporters are confident of surpassing the figure this year. Boiled white shrimp are shipped out to China and frozen shrimps to Japan.
PHILIPPINES
1. ALBAY, CATANDUANES SUSPEND F2F CLASSES DUE TO SHEAR LINE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines’ provincial government of Albay and several local government units in Catanduanes have suspended face-to-face classes on Monday due to heavy rains brought by a shear line and a gale warning.
2. EFFECTS OF SHEAR LINE, 'AMIHAN' TO BE FELT ACROSS PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
A shear line continues to affect Southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon, or "amihan," remains the dominant weather system over the rest of Luzon, bringing generally cloudy and rainy conditions across large portions of the country, the weather bureau reported on Monday.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE ATTRACTED S$14.2 BILLION OF INVESTMENTS IN 2025; ABOUT 15,700 NEW JOBS EXPECTED IN NEXT FIVE YEARS: EDB -- CNA
Singapore attracted S$14.2 billion (US$11.1 billion) of investments in 2025, creating an expected 15,700 jobs over the next five years, the Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Monday.
2. PROMISING LONGEVITY MOLECULE MAY HELP DEFEND AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: NUS MEDICINE STUDY -- THE STRAITS TIMES
A local study has shown that a naturally occurring molecule, which is commonly studied for its anti-ageing effects, could improve communication between brain cells and restore key memory-related brain functions impaired by Alzheimer’s disease.
THAILAND
1. PHEU THAI ACCEPTS ELECTION OUTCOME RESERVES STANCE ON JOINING GOVERNMENT AS IT HINGES ON LEADING PARTY -- THE NATION
Pheu Thai leader Julapun Amornvivat thanked voters and said government formation is the responsibility of the party finishing first, while Pheu Thai will decide its role based on the lead party’s direction and policies.
2. BHUMJAITHAI PARTY HAS BIG LEAD, PEOPLE'S PARTY CONCEDES -- BANGKOK POST
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had a comfortable lead as vote counting continued on Sunday night, while the rival People’s Party leader admitted his party would not win the Feb 8 general election.
VIETNAM
1. STERN ACTION ON FAKE COSMETICS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are taking swift action on the production, sale and advertising of cosmetics by online platforms and livestream influencers. Counterfeit and unsafe products are harming the country’s growing beauty industry.
2. BUILDING PROSPEROUS NATION -- VIETNAM NEWS
State President Luong Cuong is urging Vietnamese at home and abroad to strengthen national solidarity in building a peaceful and prosperous Vietnam. He said in his Lunar New Year message.
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