Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: April 29, 2025
Cambodia is focusing on three key sectors to strengthen its ties with Russia. Energy and industry, trade and investment and people-to-people connectivity have been identified as core areas where Russia could play an important role.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reaffirmed their commitment to counter the effects of climate change. The joint cooperation aims to establish an integrated agricultural extension, education and research to support Cambodia's sustainable development.
1. INDORAMA TO INVEST US$2B IN US AS TARIFF TALKS GO ON -- THE JAKARTA POST
A company rooted in Indonesia is slated to invest US$2 billion in a blue ammonia project in the United States as part of what President Prabowo Subianto called a 'win-win solution' in the ongoing tariff negotiations.
2. PRABOWO SEES DANANTARA AMASSING US$1 TRILLION IN ASSETS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
President Prabowo Subianto predicted that Indonesia's newly formed sovereign wealth agency, Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management (Danantara), could eventually control assets worth US$1 trillion if handled effectively.
LAOS
1. EXPERTS DISCUSS CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR HAZARDS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative is holding its 24th National Focal Points Regional Strategic Coordination Meeting for Southeast Asia in Vientiane from April 28-30. Experts will share regional cooperation and risk management.
2. SKILLS TRAINING FOR STUDENTS TO MEET MARKET DEMAND -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The government is encouraging more students and government employees to enrol in vocational training o fill jobs that require practical skills. Technical and vocational colleges are partnering with private companies to promote skills training to meet rising demand in the labour market.
MYANMAR
1. MYANMAR THANK GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR HUMANITARIAN AID -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The National Disaster Management Committee thanked international organisations, local search and rescue teams and all philanthropic foundations for assisting Myanmar since the March 28 earthquake that damaged parts of the country. The international community has been delivering humanitarian assistance and medical supplies.
2. CHINESE ENGINEERS STUDYING EARTHQUAKE DISASTER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Chinese experts are conducting an earthquake damage assessment in the Mandalay Region that was badly damaged by an earthquake last month. The team will share scientific evidence to support earthquake recovery, disaster prevention and mitigation efforts in affected areas.
SINGAPORE
1. 'WE ARE MAKING REAL PROGRESS FOR WORKERS': TAN SEE LENG IN MAY DAY MESSAGE -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Workers in Singapore have made progress and this has come about through the close partnership between the Government, unions and employers that is the bedrock of Singapore's economic progress, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
2. GE2025: PARTIES PUSH ON WITH RALLIES, WALKABOUTS ON DAY 7 OF CAMPAIGNING -- CNA
With the clock ticking down to Polling Day, candidates are out in force on Tuesday (Apr 29) - rallying crowds, hitting the heartlands and speaking to voters.
THAILAND
1. FIVE EARTHQUAKES SHAKE MYANMAR AND NORTHERN THAILAND ON MONDAY -- THE NATION
According to the Thai Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation Division, four of the quakes had their epicentres in Myanmar, while one occurred in Tham Lot subdistrict, Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son province.
2. PANEL GIVES NOD TO 30 NORTHEAST PROJECTS -- BANGKOK POST
A public-private joint committee has approved 30 development projects worth over 16.4 billion baht that will be carried out across the upper Northeast.
VIETNAM
1. NATION'S AI INVESTMENTS SURGE EIGHT-FOLD -- VIETNAMPLUS
The Vietnam National Innovation Centre said investments in artificial intelligence (AI) surged eight-fold last year — rising from RM43.5 million (US$10 million) in 2023 to RM347 million (US$80 million) last year. AI is rapidly expanding into e-commerce, finance and health care.
2. VIETNAM-CAMBODIA PUSH TRADE AGENDA -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam and Cambodia committed to expanding trade ties to achieve RM87 billion (US$20 billion) bilateral trade for the 2025-2026 period. They discussed offering tariff incentives, leveraging the complementarity of the two economies and strengthening supply chain connectivity.
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