Cambodia has taken stern measures to eliminate cross-border crimes by engaging with China, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam. The government will rely on international cooperation to combat cyber crimes.

2.SIEM REAP ON TRIPADVISOR’S  WORLD’S BEST DESTINATION LIST -- FRESH NEWS 

World-leading travel platform Tripadvisor has ranked Siem Reap as the 13th “Best of the Best Destinations” in its 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards. The platform described Siem Reap, home to Angkor Archaeological Park, as a major cultural destination. 

INDONESIA 

1.PRABOWO TO SIGN MARITIME DEAL, MEET KING CHARLES AND UK PM IN LONDON -- ANTARA

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to sign a maritime partnership agreement, including cooperation on the construction of fishing vessels for fishermen, and explore cooperation with leading universities in the United Kingdom during a visit to London.

2.AT LEAST FIVE KILLED IN TOXIC GAS LEAK AT PT ANTAM GOLD MINE -- THE JAKARTA POST

At least five people have been killed following a toxic gas leak at a gold mine operated by state-owned miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) on Mount Pongkor in Nanggung district, Bogor regency, West Java.  

LAOS

1.CIVIL SERVANT STATUS FOR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

The government awarded civil servant status to more than 4,000 volunteer teachers last year to ease the teacher shortage. The move is to improve the education system and ensure more equitable access to quality education across the country.

1.HYDROGEN-POWERED COFFEE ROASTING -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos has introduced a hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak province to boost export value and support eco-friendly production. This will further improve Lao coffee and help rural livelihoods.

MYANMAR 

1. LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO STEER RURAL ECONOMY --  THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government is encouraging local communities to boost the production of agricultural, livestock and other products suited to their respective areas. This will help to revive the economy.

2. MAIZE EXPORTS TO THAILAND IN FEBRUARY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar will continue to export maize under the zero-tariff programme to Thailand starting in February. Thailand allows maize imports under a zero tariff between February 1 and August 31.

PHILIPPINES

1.TD ADA MAINTAINS STRENGTH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Tropical Depression Ada (international name Nokaen) maintained its strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness of up to 70 kph, the weather bureau said in its 5 am bulletin on Tuesday.

2.EX-SENATOR REVILLA SURRENDERS AFTER SANDIGAN ISSUED ARREST WARRANT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. voluntarily surrendered Monday night after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of arrest against him in connection with the charges arising from his alleged involvement in a PHP92.8 million ghost flood control project.

SINGAPORE

1.SINGAPORE REVIEWING LAWS, POLICIES TO FULFIL OBLIGATIONS UNDER UN HIGH SEAS TREATY -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore is playing its part to help restore order to what is known as the world’s largest crime scene – the high seas.

2.MENDAKI TO EXPAND INITIATIVES IN NEXT 5 YEARS TO FURTHER BOOST SUCCESS AMONG MALAY/MUSLIMS -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Malay/Muslim students will get more support in the next five years with Mendaki expanding its flagship initiatives to further the community’s success.

THAILAND 

1. KORAT SHUTS DVI CENTRE AFTER IDENTIFYING ALL 30 CRANE-COLLAPSE VICTIMS -- THE NATION

Nakhon Ratchasima closes its DVI centre after identifying all 30 crane-collapse victims. Families to receive THB 1.773m each as rail repairs begin.

2. THAI ALCOHOL PRODUCERS SET FOR STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING -- BANGKOK POST

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has remained firm in its plan to have the country's three largest alcohol producers float shares on the Thai bourse, projecting that Thai Beverage Plc (ThaiBev) will become the first to list as early as this year.

VIETNAM

1.CHARTING NATION’S FUTURE VISION -- VIETNAMPLUS

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam opened in Hanoi on January 20. More than 1,500 delegates representing more than 5.6 million party members are gathering at the National Convention Centre.

2.MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO STEM ILLEGAL FISHING -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City authorities are installing a vessel monitoring system on fishing vessels to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The city has 4,449 fishing vessels, and nearly 97 per cent of them are equipped with the monitoring devices.

-- BERNAMA