MYANMAR
1. COMPULSORY LICENCE FOR JEWELLERY OUTLET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation directed jewellery outlets to obtain a trading licence by February 17. Those who fail to obtain licences and follow the government's reference gold prices will face legal action.
2. BUILDING HUMAN TALENTS FOR ENERGY SECTOR -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government focuses on developing quality human capital to transform the energy sector under its vision “2025, the Year of Myanmar Energy”. The government is offering scholarships to students and academic institutions have been asked to produce geologists, petroleum, industrial and chemical engineers.
VIETNAM
1. SOCIAL NETWORK PROMOTING VIETNAMESE CUISINE -- VIETNAM NEWS
A social network, Food Travel Vietnam, the first in Vietnam, was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday. The network will connect the local food community and travellers, and help place Vietnam on the global tourism map.
2. FOOD POISONING ALERT DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR -- VIETNAMPLUS
Health officials warn the public to be cautious when purchasing food items during the Chinese New Year to avoid food poisoning. Changing weather conditions in the country could affect food quality. Authorities discovered 22,073 outlets violated food safety laws last year.
THAILAND
1. INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF GOVERNOR OF THE MASS RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THAILAND -- THE NATION
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand.
2. THAKSIN DEFENDS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEXES AS CRITIC SERIES 'SIN ECONOMY' -- Bangkok Post
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has defended the government’s entertainment complex bill, pointing out the contentious matter of a casino represents only 10 per cent of each site, while a Democrat Party member is accusing the Pheu Thai-led administration of seeking to establish a “sin economy”.
INDONESIA
1. POLICE UNCOVER SYNTHETIC TOBACCO LAB IN DEPOK HOME -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Jakarta Police’s anti-narcotics unit has arrested four suspects for allegedly operating a synthetic tobacco production lab in a rented house in Depok, West Java, an officer announced on Saturday.
2. INDONESIAN SURFER BRONSON MEYDI WINS WSL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP -- ANTARA
Indonesian surfer Bronson Meydi won the World Surf League (WSL) 2024 World Junior Championships held in San Juan, La Union, the Philippines, on Saturday.
SINGAPORE
1. ELDERLY COUPLE WHO LIVED ON THEIR OWN IN JURONG FLAT FOUND DEAD TOGETHER -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Around two weeks before Christmas, Jurong resident Lim Chwee Guan noticed a strange smell wafting along the corridor of his 18th floor Housing Board unit.
2. WHY SINGAPORE IS SITTING OUT THE FIGHT FOR MEDICAL TOURISTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA -- CNA
Increasingly, a group of well-heeled tourists are choosing to head to Malaysia or Thailand over Singapore.
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