TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN CAMBODIA, MYANMAR, THE PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE & VIETNAM : DEC 2, 2025

CAMBODIA

 

1.FIRM ON ERADICATING ONLINE SCAMS -- FRESH NEWS 

At the 7th China–ASEAN Legal Cooperation Forum in Chongqing, Cambodia pledged to combat cybercrime. Artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, and offshore scam operations controlled by cross-border criminal syndicates fuelled the crime.

 

2.INDIA SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH PROJECTS -- FRESH NEWS

The Indian Embassy in Phnom Penh will assist the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health in implementing projects in schools and prisons.  It will include developing mental health professionals and meditation.

 

MYANMAR

 

1.SHAPING NEW GENERATION OF CIVIL SERVANTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government is emphasising training programmes to boost civil servants’ discipline, efficiency and teamwork. Promotions for employees will only be granted after they complete training courses at government institutions. 

 

2.TESTING LNG-FIRED POWER PLANTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Two power plants in Yangon began testing using liquefied natural gas (LNG). A Floating Storage Unit docked at Thilawa Port will supply LNG via a pipeline to a re-gasification plant before they are supplied to the power plants. 

 

 

PHILIPPINES

 

1. LPA LIKELY TO DEVELOP INTO CYCLONE NAMED WILMA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a high potential to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said Tuesday.

 

1. DOTR: 3 DALIAN TRAIN SETS DEPLOYED IN MRT-3 STARTING DECEMBER 25 -- GMA

Three sets of three-car Dalian trains will be deployed starting December 25, 2025, to accommodate more passengers during the holiday rush. 

 

 

SINGAPORE

 

1. PUBLIC URGED TO AVOID PARTS OF MOUNTBATTEN AND BEDOK AREAS DUE TO RISK OF FLASH FLOODS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

The public is urged to avoid Mountbatten Road, leading to Jalan Seaview, and Jalan Pokok Serunai in the Bedok area, on the morning of Dec 2, owing to the risk of flash floods.

 

1. SINGAPORE TO OPEN EMBASSY IN MEXICO CITY IN 2026 AS PART OF DEEPENING TIES  -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore will open an embassy in Mexico City in 2026, reflecting deeper ties between both countries.

 

1. ONE VOTE SHORT: THE HIGH STAKES AND RELENTLESS PUSH TO PREVENT NO-SHOWS IN HDB BLOCK UPGRADING POLLS -- CNA

In the weeks leading up to the Home Improvement Programme (HIP) polls for Tiong Bahru’s Seng Poh estate, residents were anxious about whether their Housing and Development Board blocks would qualify for the highly subsidised upgrading scheme.

 

 

VIETNAM

 

1.PROTECTING RARE WILDLIFE IN NGHE AN -- VIETNAMPLUS

Authorities released a pygmy slow loris and several wild birds back into the wild in Nghe An province. The species are classified as endangered, precious and rare, and are entitled to protection.

 

2.IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR WORKERS -- VIETNAMPLUS

About 15,000 workers across seven provinces and cities will benefit from the government-led free medical check-up. The programme aims to improve the quality of human resources and protect workers’ rights and safety.

-- BERNAMA

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