CAMBODIA
1. THAI PM TO VISIT CAMBODIA TO BOLSTER TIES -- FRESH NEWS
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will officially visit Cambodia on April 23 and 24, following an invitation from her Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet. During the visit, both leaders will preside over a ceremony to unveil a logo commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
2. CAMBODIAN-KAZAKHSTAN EYE TOURISM COOPERATION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia and Kazakhstan plan to promote the tourism sector between their nations. A memorandum of understanding to deepen tourism is in the pipeline. Both countries have diplomatic relations that span over 30 years.
LAOS
1. VIETNAMESE PRESIDENT TO VISIT LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong will lead a high-level delegation to Vientiane from April 24-25 at the invitation of Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aims to enhance the relationship and comprehensive cooperation between the two traditional partners.
2. LAO-VIETNAM COMMIT TOWARDS GREEN GROWTH -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vietnam and Lao continue to support sustainable development and multilateral collaboration to address global green transformation. Both governments pledged their commitment at the Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit held in Hanoi last week.
MYANMAR
1. DAMAGED EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE FIXED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government will repair educational institutions damaged by the earthquake on March 28. This effort aims to ensure that students can continue their academic year in 2025–2026 without interruption. Temporary classrooms will also be arranged for students by June.
2. CEMENT IMPORTS PERMITTED TO MEET HIGH DEMAND -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Authorities have allowed the import of cement to meet the rising demand from the construction sector following the recent earthquake that damaged buildings, houses and infrastructures. A vessel transporting 3,010 metric tonnes arrived at the Shweme Port in Yangon last week.
SINGAPORE
1. INSIDE SINGAPORE PARLIAMENT’S RECORD-SETTING 14TH TERM -- THE STRAITS TIMES
One night in Parliament, the clock struck midnight – and MPs were still debating two competing motions on jobs and Singapore’s foreign talent policy, more than 13 hours since the sitting began.
2. GE2025: EAST COAST GRC MP CHERYL CHAN TO RETIRE FROM POLITICS -- CNA
People's Action Party (PAP) MP Cheryl Chan will be retiring from politics after two terms.
THAILAND
1. THAI AIRASIA X PLANS CAPITAL INCREASE TO EXIT REHABILITATION -- THE NATION
Low-cost airline operator Thai AirAsia X aims to increase its registered capital by 1 billion baht as part of its plan to exit rehabilitation later this year.
2. CONDO BUYERS APPRAISE DEVELOPERS FOLLOWING QUAKE -- BANGKOK POST
Condo buyers have become more cautious, selecting developers that act responsibly and respond effectively to crises after the recent earthquake raised safety concerns in Bangkok's high-rise condo market.
VIETNAM
1. GREEN TRANSPORT TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS
The government is promoting electrical vehicles (EVs) to combat the worsening effects of climate change and environmental pollution. Vietnam is forecasted to have around one million EVs on the road by 2030 and the figures could triple to 3.5 million by 2040.
2. ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC GROWTH TARGET -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam is confident of achieving eight per cent GDP growth this year despite the threat of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States. The government is bullish despite growing trade disputes, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
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