2. KUN KHMER WORLD MEET ATTRACTS 37 COUNTRIES -- THE PHNOM PENH POST

Participants from 37 countries will contest in the Kun Khmer World Championship 2025,a traditional martial art, from December 17 to 20. Eight of Cambodia’s top fighters will also take part. 

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INDONESIA

1.GOTO APPOINTS NEW CEO, ADDING FUEL TO MERGER TALK -- THE JAKARTA POST

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GoTo) has named a new chief executive officer to replace Patrick Walujo in a leadership shake-up that analysts say could accelerate a potential takeover of Indonesia’s homegrown technology company by regional rival Grab.

2.FREEPORT TARGETS Q1 2026 RESTART FOR GRASBERG MINE AFTER CAVE-IN -- JAKARTA GLOBE

Gold miner Freeport Indonesia expects its Grasberg Block Cave underground mine in Tembagapura to resume operations in the first quarter of 2026, following a major slide in September that left seven dead and forced a halt to production, the company told lawmakers on Monday.

LAOS

1.NATIONAL ACTION PLAN TO BOLSTER FOOD SECURITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES The government has vowed to strengthen food security and nutrition in the country. The announcement came as the world continues to face climate change woes, escalating food crises and lingering impacts of COVID-19.

2.LAO EYES MEGA INVESTMENT FROM YUNAN PROVINCE --  VIENTIANE TIMES  Laos is trying to attract more investment from China’s Yunnan province as both parties strengthen their economic cooperation. It is trying to promote investments in renewable energy, agriculture and processing industries.   

MYANMAR

1.APRIL-OCTOBER FISH EXPORTS HIT RM823 MILLION -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The country exported more than 165,000 metric tonnes of fish from April to October and earned RM823 million (US$200 million). Its marine exports, including hilsa, rohu, catfish, seabass, eel, shrimp and crab, reached about 40 international markets.   

2.RICE EXPORT ZONE BEING PLANNED IN AYEYARWADY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Ayeyarwady Region government plans to implement a 100,000-acre rice export zone under a contract farming system that will be a boost to farmers and millers. The fertile region has been successful in promoting agricultural and livestock industries.

PHILIPPINES

1.PH TO HOST 1ST GLOBAL FORUM ON NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines will convene government officials, scientists, and industry representatives from more than 100 countries as it hosts the first-ever International High-Level Forum on Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics).

2.CLIMATE CHANGE MAKES DENGUE DEADLIER IN BANGLADESH - PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Bangladesh reported eight deaths Sunday from a dengue fever outbreak, bringing the tally for November to 86, the highest monthly toll this year, with an entomologist blaming climate change.

SINGAPORE

1.OVER $10.6 MILLION LOST TO JOB SCAMS INVOLVING ONLINE TASKS, WEB SURVEYS SINCE OCTOBER - THE STRAITS TIMES 

Beware of job advertisements online or on social media platforms promising commissions for performing tasks on online platforms, running online businesses, or conducting web surveys.

2.TRUMP WEIGHING WHETHER TO ALLOW NVIDIA TO SELL ADVANCED AI CHIPS TO CHINA: REPORT

US President Donald Trump is weighing whether to allow Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview to Bloomberg News on Monday (Nov 24).

 VIETNAM  

1. LOWER US ANTI-DUMPING TAX ON VIETNAMESE HONEY -- VIETNAMPLUS

The Ministry of Industry and Trade said the United States (US) has announced the preliminary conclusion of its anti-dumping duty review on Vietnamese honey. There will be a significant reduction in duty compared to the previous period.

2.PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NEEDED FOR BANKING -- VIETNAM NEWS Vietnamese citizens will need to use identification cards or electronic identification to verify their identity for payment transactions, money withdrawals and card operations effective January 1, 2026.  Banks will not accept passports for banking transactions starting next year.

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