Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 14, 2025

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2 days ago

Authorities have banned smoking in the city's Walk Street area to promote green environment and healthy lifestyle. Tobacco advertising, sale of traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, heated tobacco products and shisha are prohibited.
The Japan-financed Takhmau Water Treatment Plant, situated in Takhmau City, Kandal Province, is scheduled to be inaugurated today. Built by a Japanese consortium, it will be managed for 10 years before being handed over to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority.
1. TURKEY BOLSTERING EDUCATION TIES WITH LAO -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Turkey is promoting education in Lao with the establishment of the Lao-Turkish friendship school in Vientiane It also plans to renovate Phonpapao kindergarten in Sisattanak district as part of its bilateral commitment.
2 .NEW METHOD TO OVERCOME OPIOID ADDICTION -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Laos has introduced the Naltrexone Implant, a long-term treatment for drug dependents. It can prevent relapse, reduce cravings and help dependents towards recovery. The implant was developed by the Shenzhen ScienCare Pharmaceutical company.
MYANMAR
1. BUFFET TO MARK WORLD ELEPHANT DAY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Camps celebrated World Elephant Day by hosting an elaborate buffet for the mammals. The Wingabaw camp in Bago region and the Palin Kanthaya camp in Mandalay held special events to mark the day.
2. APRIL-JULY FISH EXPORTS REACHED 81,000 TONNES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar exported nearly 81,000 tonnes of fish worth RM404 million (US$96 million) from April to July. Seafood is shipped to 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, via sea and border trade channels.
PHILIPPINES
1. PHILIPPINES, LAOS SEEK TRADE, SECURITY TIES BOOST IN 3RD HIGH-LEVEL TALKS --PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Philippines and Laos conveyed eagerness to deepen cooperation in trade, defense and security, and economic relations in their third high-level talks held in Manila, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.
2. BOC VOWS FULL ENFORCEMENT OF 60-DAY RICE IMPORTATION BAN - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has vowed to enforce the 60-day suspension on rice importation which will begin early next month.
SINGAPORE
1. INDIA, SINGAPORE MINISTERS DISCUSS DEEPER TIE-UPS IN DIGITALISATION, SKILLS, INDUSTRIAL PARKS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
India and Singapore explored deepening their engagement on digitalisation, skills building and industrial parks at a meeting of a key bilateral platform on Aug 13 during Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong's visit to the South Asian state.
2 . LONG HUNTS, FEW REPLIES: SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES FINDING IT TOUGH IN JOB MARKET, CNA POLL SHOWS -- CNA
When Ms Renee Kuek started her job search upon graduating from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) this year, she knew it would be tough.
THAILAND
1. THAILAND'S TOURISM BOOM CONTINUES WITH 20 MILLION VISITORS AND THB937 BILLION REVENUE -- THE NATION
Thailand's tourism industry is experiencing a robust period, having welcomed over 20 million foreign tourists in the first eight months of the year, generating a staggering 937.6 billion baht.
2 . EATERY OPERATORS WARNED OF HARMFUL CONSEQUENCES OF PRICE WAR -- BANGKOK POST
The Restaurant Association says the ongoing price war in the industry is not a healthy approach for business.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM POISED TO BE WORLD'S SECOND MAJOR RICE EXPORTER -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam's rice exports are projected to reach at least eight million tonnes in 2025, making it the world's second-largest exporter for the first time. Vietnam's rice is popular in the Philippines, Africa and China.
2 .UPLIFTING LIVES OF ETHNIC MINORITIES -- VIETNAMPLUS
The government is pushing its socio-economic development agenda for the ethnic minorities and mountainous areas. The programme aims to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, culture, national resources, jobs and reduce poverty.
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