SINGAPORE
1.BUDGET 2025 ABOUT STRENGTHENING S’PORE’S SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM AND ECONOMY: PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The measures announced in the 2025 Budget are not just about vouchers, but also steps Singapore is taking to strengthen the social support system and economy to ensure that nobody is left behind.
2.GE2025 HOT SPOTS: IT WAS THE TIGHTEST RACE IN 2020. WILL WEST COAST GRC BE TOO CLOSE TO CALL AGAIN? -- CNA
ot was the fiercest fight of the 2020 General Election: As votes were counted late into the night and the early hours of the next day, West Coast GRC was finally called for the People’s Action Party (PAP) with the slimmest of winning margins.
INDONESIA
1.INDONESIA DROPS NUSANTARA STUDY VISITS TO EGYPT, TURKEY, AND INDIA DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Public Works Ministry has cancelled plans for comparative studies on building designs in Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, due to budget efficiency measures. Minister Dody Hanggodo said the review will instead rely on online resources.
2.MINISTER ENSURES FOOD PRICES TO BE UNDER CONTROL DURING RAMADAN, EID -- ANTARA
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan ensured that food prices would be under control during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
CAMBODIA
1.BVLGARI FASHION SHOW MIRRORS CAMBODIA’S SUCCESS -- FRESH NEWS
The government said the BVLGARI fashion show in Siem Reap last Friday reflects Cambodia as a stable and peaceful nation. The Italian luxury brand brought together 470 celebrities from 11 countries for the event, contributing to Cambodia’s economy, tourism and cultural development.
2. CAMBODIA, LAOS, VIETNAM FORTIFY POLITICAL TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The ruling parties of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam met in Ho Chi Minh City to reaffirm friendship and cooperation between the three parties. They discussed resolving border issues, sustainable development and strengthening the ASEAN Community to protect ASEAN centrality.
MYANMAR
1.RUSSIA PLANS INVESTMENTS IN KEY SECTORS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Russia has agreed to invest in power generation and production of fertiliser, oil and chemical products vital for Myanmar’s economy. Both governments also touched on cooperation during natural disasters, promoting private sector participation, research and developing human capital.
2. MYANMAR-THAILAND TO ADDRESS CROSS-BORDER CRIMES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar and Thailand discussed deepening bilateral cooperation. Both governments committed to addressing cross-border illegal trade, narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling, online fraud, human trafficking, and transnational crimes. They also agreed to work closely on regional and international issues.
VIETNAM
1. COMPANIES BRACING FOR TOUGH ECONOMIC CLIMATE -- VIETNAM NEWS
In response to changes in American trade policies, Vietnamese companies are advised to strategise their business to navigate challenges and address uncertainties amid global tensions. Enterprises are also encouraged to diversify their export markets to the EU, India, the Middle East and Africa.
2. VIETNAM WANTS GLOBAL COMMUNITY RESPECT MULTILATERALISM -- VIETNAMPLUS
At the United Nations Security Council Open Debate last week, Vietnam urged the international community to strengthen its commitment to multilateralism and respect for international law. It said non-threat or use of force and peaceful settlement of disputes are prerequisites to ensuring peace and stability.
THAILAND
1. GOLDSMITHS RAISE ORNAMENT-MAKING FEE FOR FIRST TIME IN NINE YEARS -- THE NATION
The Gold Traders Association announced on Friday that the making fee for gold ornaments will be raised from 500 baht per baht-weight (15.16 grams) to 800 baht per baht-weight starting from March 1.
2. SENATE SETS SIGHTS ON POL COL TAWEE -- BANGKOK POST
A group of senators is seeking the removal of Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong in response to the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) plan to investigate complaints related to last year's Senate election.
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