TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE & VIETNAM: DEC 31, 2025

MYANMAR 

1.CHINA EYES ENERGY SECTOR INVESTMENT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar and China are considering cooperation in the energy sector. Both are discussing increasing production at mature oil and gas projects and the construction of a new crude oil refinery. 

2.SHOWCASING JEWELLERY CRAFTSMAN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Myanmar Jewellery and Lifestyle Show 2026 will be held at the Yangon Convention Centre from February 6 to 8. The event is to showcase Myanmar’s high-quality and valuable gemstones and premium designs.

PHILIPPINES

1.WET NEW YEAR'S EVE IN PARTS OF PH DUE TO 'AMIHAN', EASTERLIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The northeast monsoon (amihan) and the easterlies will continue to bring rains over parts of the country on Wednesday, the last day of 2025, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

2.COMELEC POSITIVE OF MORE ACHIEVEMENTS AFTER SUCCESSFUL ELECTION YEAR-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ending 2025, an election year, on a positive note, as it reported an orderly and credible voting process and high turnout of voters. It looks forward to more success as it prepares for two elections in 2026.

SINGAPORE

1.WOODLANDS TO BECOME FIRST SINGAPORE TOWN TO CUSTOMISE HEALTH ACTIVITIES FOR ITS RESIDENTS -- THE STRAITS TIMES 

 Woodlands is set to be the first town in Singapore to implement health initiatives specifically tailored to its residents, according to a tender by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) published on government procurement portal GeBIZ on Dec 16.

2.AMID SINGAPORE’S CARD COLLECTING CRAZE, A SPECIALISED TRADE SCRUTINISING RARE TRADING CARDS IS EMERGING -- CNA

As prices for rare Pokemon and sports trading cards soar, collectors are turning to "pre-graders" to decide which cards are worth the cost and wait of professional appraisal and authenticity checks overseas.

VIETNAM

1.RISING EXPORTS TO MIDDLE EAST -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam’s exports to Middle Eastern markets saw a robust growth in 2025, with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia leading the list. Exports include mobile phones, electronics, footwear, textiles and garments, cashew nuts, seafood and vehicles.

2.MODERN RETAIL OUTLETS DRIVING URBAN ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS

The urban economy is booming as consumers shift towards modern retail outlets. There are about 1,300 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, along with 8,274 traditional markets that support the retail sector. 

-- BERNAMA