CAMBODIA
1.KOREAN FUNDS TO ASSIST DISPLACED PEOPLE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
South Korea has provided RM2 million (US$500,000) in humanitarian aid to Cambodia through the United Nations Children’s Fund. The funds are to address humanitarian needs following the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict.
2.NEW ERA IN CAMBODIA-CYPRUS TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia and Cyprus are establishing a new bilateral direction by creating a "Tourism Pole". This initiative aims to promote international trade fairs, encourage networking between tourism agencies and private investors and facilitate collaboration with media outlets.
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO TO VISIT US FOR TARIFF DEAL, BOARD OF PEACE SUMMIT -- ANTARA
ndonesian President Prabowo Subianto will make a state visit to the United States in mid-February to sign a reciprocal tariff agreement and attend the inaugural Board of Peace (BoP) summit, an official said.
2.RELIGIOUS MINISTER RECEIVES 100 TONS OF SAUDI'S DATES FOR RI'S PEOPLE -- ANTARA
Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar on Wednesday received 100 tons of dates from King Salman of Saudi Arabia, which are intended for the Indonesian people ahead of Ramadan.
LAOS
1.JAPAN UPGRADES LUANG PRABANG TRANSPORT NETWORK -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Japan has donated RM22 million (US$5.7 million) to enhance public transportation in Luang Prabang. The funds are to purchase mini electric buses, install charging stations, and set up LED tourist information boards.
2.MORE UXO CLEARED IN KHAMMUAN PROVINCE -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Authorities announced that 1,579 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items have been destroyed and 139 hectares of contaminated land cleared in the Boualapha district of Khammuan province. It will benefit more than 3,000 residents in the area.
MYANMAR
1.PROMOTING FERMENTED TEA DELICACY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanma Laphet (tea) Festival to mark the Union Day was organised at Sein Lan So Pyay Garden in Yangon. The tea delicacy is traditionally enjoyed with sesame oil, peanut oil and crunchy beans.
2.MOEYUNGYI LAKE WOOS MIGRATORY BIRDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Moeyungyi Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary in the Bago region continues to attract more than 10,000 migratory birds this season. The migratory birds arrive at the lake in late October and return by early May.
PHILIPPINES
1.DENR STRENGTHENS BORACAY OVERSIGHT, TIGHTENS ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has strengthened environmental oversight on Boracay Island and tightened its rules on the processing and issuance of Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) and Certificates of Non-Coverage (CNC).
2.PH GETS 5 COASTAL SURVEILLANCE RADARS FROM JAPAN'S SECURITY AID -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Security ties between the Philippines and Japan got a further boost following the Japanese government's "ceremonial turnover" of five coastal surveillance radar systems to the country's defence establishment Wednesday.
SINGAPORE
1.HELPING SMES SUSTAIN, NOT JUST ADOPT, AI WILL BE KEY FOR SINGAPORE -- CNA
Singapore should boldly establish itself as an AI leader and a “location of choice” for global AI innovation, recommended the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committees in a mid‑term update on Jan 30. Crucially, the review emphasised that AI adoption must extend across the economy, including helping small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises (SME) reap the technology’s full benefits.
2.COMPANIES CONCERNED OVER HOW LEASE TENURES, COSTS OF COASTAL DEFENCES COULD IMPACT BUSINESS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Waterfront companies in Singapore recognise the need for them to protect their assets from rising seas, but are concerned over how lease renewals and the costs of implementing coastal defences will affect their business viability.
THAILAND
1.CHINESE TOURIST TOP ARRIVALS AS THAILAND SURPASSES 4 MILLION FOREIGN VISITORS -- THE NATION
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has updated Thailand’s latest tourism figures for January 1 to February 8, showing the country has welcomed more than 4 million international visitors.
2.SHORTER VISA-FREE STAYS ON THE CARDS -- BANGKOK POST
The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
VIETNAM
1.GUANGXI GATEWAY FOR VIETNAMESE FRUITS -- VIETNAMPLUS
Agricultural trade turnover between Vietnam and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China hit RM10 billion (US$2.6 billion) last year. Guangxi is emerging as a major transhipment and distribution hub for Vietnamese fruits entering the Chinese market.
2.FAMILY DISCOVERS WARTIME BOMB -- VIETNAMPLUS
A family discovered a wartime bomb weighing around 250kg while they were clearing their land to build a house in Xieng Huong village, Nghe An province. Experts safely detonated the bomb.
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