CAMBODIA
1.CHERISH KHMER WEDDING RITUALS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts wants artists and wedding organisers to preserve the traditional Khmer wedding ceremonies. The "Bok Leak" ceremony, a symbolic ritual of the wedding tradition, should be preserved.
2.JAPAN PTICHING FOR BORDER PEACE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Japan continues its support for the ASEAN Observer Team after a field visit to the Cambodian-Thai border areas affected by conflict. It will pursue talks with both countries to de-escalate tensions.
INDONESIA
1.KKP TARGETS 2027 FOR INDONESIA'S BLUE CARBON MARKET ENTRY -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries aims to launch its first blue carbon pilot projects on the international carbon market by 2027, leveraging the nation’s vast mangrove and seagrass ecosystems.
2.INDONESIA EXPORTS 2,280 TONS OF HAJJ RICE TO SAUDI ARABIA FROM FEB 28 -- ANTARA
Indonesia’s state logistics agency Bulog will export 2,280 tons of rice for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting Feb. 28, marking the country’s first overseas shipment of domestically produced rice for Hajj pilgrims.
MYANMAR
1.MORE PROTECTED FOREST IN RAKHINE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government has designated more than 100 acres of land in Taungup Township of Rakhine State as a protected public forest. This is to safeguard biodiversity, conserve water resources and protect the forest from being destroyed.
2.WOMEN SEAFARERS JOINING CRUISE SHIPS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The Myanmar Seafarers Federation said more than 4,000 Myanmar women seafarers are working on international cruise ships. European cruise owners are keen to employ Myanmar women for officer positions.
PHILIPPINES
1. PH COMMEMORATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TAC IN SOUTHEAST ASIA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
The Philippines will commemorate on Tuesday the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a landmark agreement that has served as the foundation of peaceful interstate relations in the region.
2.EASTERLIES TO BRING SCATTERED RAINS OVER PARTS OF PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)
The prevailing easterlies will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over several areas in the country, the weather bureau said Tuesday.
SINGAPORE
1. NTUC STRENGTHENING FOCUS ON YOUTHS AS ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS FEEL 'SOME OF THE HEAT' FROM AI -- CNA
Facing a future powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is studying ways to strengthen its focus on youths, labour chief Ng Chee Meng said.
2. VOLVO EV RECALL DUE TO BATTERY FIRE RISK WIDENS, AFFECTING 58 MORE OWNERS IN S’PORE-- THE STRAITS TIMES
Volvo has expanded its recall of electric cars in Singapore because of a battery defect that could lead to a fire, with another 58 owners of the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range now affected.
VIETNAM
1.DA NANG FISHERMEN EMBRACE MODERNISATION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Fishermen in Da Nang City have begun modernising their fleets and adopt sustainable fishing to ensure the removal of the European Union’s “yellow card” warning. Small boats are phased out while logistics are being upgraded.
2.BUILDING A SPORTING NATION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's sports sector is advancing through the Olympic movement and strategic investments in high-performance sports. It’s Sports Development Strategy aims to enhance global competitiveness and quality.
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