CAMBODIA
1. MODERNISING SALT PRODUCTION -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The government is engaging with the private sector to modernise the salt industry by exploring new investments. High-tech salt production, mechanical harvesting, improved storage facilities and contract farming are being discussed.
2. CAMBODIAN ATHLETES HEADING TO SEA GAMES -- KIRIPOST
The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia will be sending 333 athletes, coaches and officials to the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Athletes will participate in 21 sports from December 9 to 20.
INDONESIA
1. RIAU LAND SEIZURES RAISE CONCERN OVER STATE LAND GRABBING -- THE JAKARTA POSTS
A protest against the confiscation of land and plantations within the Tesso Nilo National Park in Riau has cast a spotlight on alleged state-sanctioned land grabbing practices, amid an increasing rate of seizures under the President Prabowo Subianto government.
2. MINIMUM WAGE DECISION STALLED: WORKERS, EMPLOYERS BRACE FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Manpower Ministry will bring in governors, mayors, and regents to discuss the country’s new provincial minimum wage (UMP) formula for 2026, aiming to ensure that wage decisions reflect the varied economic realities across regions.
MYANMAR
1. NEARLY 200 ILLEGAL SCAM CENTRES DESTROYED -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Security forces have demolished 196 buildings in the Myawady-Maethawtalay (KK Park) area that were illegally constructed to be used as online gambling and scam centres. Another 351 foreign nationals have been detained in connection with the illegal activities.
2. NAVY HOSPITAL SHIP TREATING VILLAGERS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
A mobile military hospital, Tatmadaw Hospital Ship Thanlwin, is providing healthcare services in villages in Cocokyun Township in Yangon and Ayeyarwady Region. About 465 people were treated yesterday, including 50 surgical patients.
PHILIPPINES
1. 4 WEATHER SYSTEMS CONTINUE TO AFFECT PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Four weather systems will continue to affect the country, the weather bureau said Saturday.
2. TRACKER TEAMS DEPLOYED TO GO AFTER CO, 17 OTHERS – DILG -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Friday that tracker teams have been deployed to serve the arrest warrants issued by Sandiganbayan against resigned Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 17 others from the Department of Public Works and Highways and construction firm Sunwest Corporation in connection with allegedly anomalous infrastructure projects in Oriental Mindoro.
SINGAPORE
1. SINGAPORE IMPOSES FINANCIAL SANCTIONS, ENTRY BANS ON 4 ISRAELI SETTLERS FOR 'EXTREMIST VIOLENCE' IN WEST BANK -- CNA
Singapore will impose targeted financial sanctions and entry bans with immediate effect on four Israeli men for their involvement in "egregious acts of extremist violence" against Palestinians in the West Bank.
2. 185 PEOPLE HIT BY GASTROENTERITIS SYMPTOMS AT 6 E-BRIDGE PRESCHOOLS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Authorities are investigating 185 reported cases of gastroenteritis following an outbreak at six E-Bridge preschools.
THAILAND
1. URGENT: DDPM ISSUES CELL BROADCAST ALERTS FOR FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN THREE SOUTHERN PROVINCES -- THE NATION
DDPM issues emergency cell broadcast alerts for heavy rain, floods and landslides in districts of Songkhla, Pattani and Satun, urging residents to move belongings to higher ground.
2. 'NO ESCAPE' FOR BENT WARDERS -- BANGKOK POST
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed tough action against all officials involved in awarding special privileges to Chinese inmates, after a raid at Bangkok Remand Prison uncovered prohibited items and allegations that women were being smuggled into restricted areas.
VIETNAM
1. LATEST INTERNET PROTOCOL FOR USERS -- VIETNAMPLUS
The government has approved the implementation of IPv6, the latest version of the Internet Protocol, to enhance its digital infrastructure. This implementation will modernise the internet framework and address the increasing demand for high-quality services.
2. LOBSTER FARMS DESTROYED BY FLOODS -- VIETNAM NEWS
Severe flooding destroyed the country’s largest lobster farming area in Song Cau Ward, Dak Lak Province. Lobsters raised for the past year and ready for harvesting died in floodwaters, and farmers were unable to save their cages.
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