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Barnama
26-05-2025
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Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, & Thailand: May 26, 2025
National flag carrier, Air Cambodia, will complete the delivery of three ATR 72-600 aircraft this year. The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport today. The carrier operates domestic and international flights to China, Thailand and Vietnam. The government initiated a street food hygiene pilot project in Kampong Thom province to raise traders' awareness of food safety. As part of a national campaign, the project aims to promote public health and engage the informal economy. CHINA INK DEALS TO BOOST LOCAL CURRENCY USE AND EXPAND BILATERAL COOPERATION -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia and China on Sunday agreed to promote the use of their respective national currencies in bilateral trade, marking a significant step toward reducing dependency on the US dollar. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed by Bank Indonesia and the People's Bank of China during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to Jakarta. HERBAL DRINK AS NATION'S HEALTH SYMBOL: BPOM -- ANTARA The National Food and Drug Agency (BPOM) emphasised that traditional herbal drink jamu is not merely a legacy of the past but a symbol of Indonesia's future health sector. The agency's Deputy for Traditional Medicines, Health Supplements, and Cosmetics Supervision stated that jamu represents local wisdom supported by strong scientific research and evidence. LAOS PAYMENT WITH VISA SUPPORT -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co Ltd has partnered with VISA to promote cross-border digital payments. The launch of APB World-Remit with the support of VISA B2B Connect will help Lao businesses link up with international markets. OFFICIALS IRON OUT BILATERAL ISSUES -- VIENTIANE TIMES Traditional partners Laos and Thailand held talks on a wide range of issues from political and security cooperation to trade and investment. Foreign Ministry officials also discussed protecting Lao migrant workers' rights in neighbouring Thailand. MYANMAR KEY TO NATION'S STABILITY AND PROGRESS, SAYS LEADER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is a union nation based on genuine multiparty democracy and a federal system. All parties have to unite to promote peace and stability in the country. EDIBLE FROG FARMING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Rising demand and lucrative prices for edible frogs in the local market are encouraging more farmers to venture into the business. Called the 'Thai frog', it takes about three months to breed the frogs, which feed on bran and floating fish feed. SINGAPORE HAS REACHED 'CONSENSUS' ON TRADE, US TARIFFS AND POWER GRID AHEAD OF SUMMIT: ANWAR -- THE STRAITS TIMES Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is bullish that 'very constructive' outcomes will result from the Asean Summit and related meetings that Malaysia is hosting as regional leaders began meeting on May 23, citing progress on a regional power grid and the Myanmar civil war. TO SIGN IMPROVED CHINA, INTERNAL TRADE DEALS AS BLOC WEIGHS 'BOLDER' MOVES TO TACKLE US TARIFFS -- CNA Easier trade among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as with the regional bloc's top economic partner, China, is on the horizon as the grouping pushes ahead with 'bolder' moves to stave off the threat of steep US tariffs. THAILAND MINISTRY CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL TOURS TO RESTORE TRUST -- THE NATION Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has outlined the government's comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of tourists in Thailand, an issue that remains a top priority. SPENDING TIGHTENS -- BANGKOK POST Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: April 30, 2025
Prime Minister Hun Manet said he discussed ASEAN's role in addressing the Myanmar crisis, Timor-Leste's accession to ASEAN and the impact of US sanctions with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Both prime ministers held telephone conversations on Tuesday evening. Air Cambodia, the national carrier, plans to introduce a new route to Japan, connecting Phnom Penh International Airport with Kansai International Airport in Osaka by the end of the year. Flights are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. JAVA GOVERNOR OFFERS US$30 INCENTIVE FOR VASECTOMY TO CURB POVERTY -- JAKARTA GLOBE West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi is urging men from low-income households to undergo vasectomies as part of a new birth control initiative aimed at reducing poverty in the province. TELLS SOES TO DO BETTER -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto took his opportunity to admonish 'bad' state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directors during the first ever town hall meeting of the country's new sovereign wealth fund Danantara on Monday, abruptly leading the event to continue behind close doors. LAOS 1. CLIMATE RESILIENT HEALTH INITIATIVE -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Ministry of Health, Save the Children International Laos and the World Health Organisation will soon launch Lao's first climate-resilient health system initiative. The five-year project, funded by the Green Climate Fund, will be implemented across seven provinces. 2. CHINA-LAO DISCUSS LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN COOPERATION -- VIENTIANE TIMES China and Laos are mulling to deepen cooperation in international logistics and supply chain integration to enhance trade ties. Cross-border investment and engagement between Chinese and Lao enterprises involved in commerce, logistics and industrial development are being facilitated. MYANMAR SWINGS INTO ACTION TO ASSESS EARTHQUAKE DAMAGES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and local experts are inspecting buildings impacted by the Mandalay earthquake that occurred on March 28. Experts are utilising Non-Destructive Testing technology for the assessment. PARTIES MOVE PEACE TALKS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Four political parties held talks yesterday to achieve durable peace in Myanmar. The National Unity Party, National Political Alliances, Union of Myanmar Federation of National Politics Party and the Union Solidarity and Development Party met to move the peace agenda. SINGAPORE WP TAKING 'CAVALIER AND IRRESPONSIBLE APPROACH TOWARDS LIVELIHOOD OF S'POREANS', SAYS PM WONG -- THE STRAITS TIMES Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has rebuked the WP for its negative tone and attacks on Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and his team. CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR FINAL PUSH ON PENULTIMATE DAY OF HUSTINGS -- CNA With just two days of campaigning left before Singaporeans head to the polls on Saturday (May 3), parties are stepping up their efforts with rallies and walkabouts on Wednesday. THAILAND 1. 6 GLOBAL CASINO GIANTS EYE THAILAND'S ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX -- THE NATION IAG reports that six global casino giants, led by GEG, Melco, and MGM, are ready to bid for Thailand's Entertainment Complex project, while Crown, Bally's, and Peermont have withdrawn to focus on their domestic markets. 2. LABOURERS' DEBT SOARS, BUT REPAYMENTS FALL -- BANGKOK POST Labourers in Thailand are enjoying lower debt repayments this year even though their overall debt levels have risen substantially, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). VIETNAM 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL REUNIFICATION DAY -- VIETNAMPLUS The national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day is being held in Ho Chi Minh City today. A parade, art programme and other activities are being organised to mark the historical day. EXPORTS CROSS A BILLION DOLLAR IN Q4 -- VIETNAM NEWS The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers said shrimp exports in the first quarter (Q4) of this year reached nearly RM5.6 billion (US$1.3 billion). China and Hong Kong were major importers followed by the United States. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
