The Indonesian government is set to launch a roadmap for decarbonization in the transportation sector in May 2026, according to Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.

2.HEALTH SERVICES IN FLOOD-HIT SUMATRA FULLY RESTORED, MINISTER SAYS -- ANTARA

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian stated that health services have been fully restored in the three flood- and landslide-hit provinces of Sumatra: Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

CAMBODIA

1.INSTILLING OLYMPIC SPIRIT IN CHILDREN - -  AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Cambodia Baby Olympics programme was launched to inspire young children to engage in sports to build a sporting nation. The initiative aims to promote the Olympic Movement among the grassroots.

2.PRIVATE SECTOR TO PROPEL CAMBODIA-LAOS TRADE - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

Cambodia and Laos are strengthening private-sector cooperation in agriculture, trade and investment to bolster bilateral trade ties. Key areas include agriculture, logistics, agro-processing and consumer products.

LAOS

1.HANOI-VIENTIANE SPEEDING UP INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - - VIENTIANE TIMES

Laos and Vietnam signed two agreements to improve bilateral ties over the next four years. Officials also agreed to accelerate the development of the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway and the Vientiane-Vung Ang Railway.

2.TRIPARTITE PACT TO TACKLE MEKONG HAZE - -  VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos, Myanmar and Thailand endorsed the 2026-2027 Joint Action Plan to address seasonal haze that affects the Mekong sub-region. The initiative focuses on early detection, prevention and long-term mitigation.

MYANMAR

1.MEDICAL RESEARCH TO BUILD HEALTHY NATION - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

At the 54th Myanmar Health Research Congress, the government emphasised that medical research is vital to address public health issues. Evidence-based research findings and nationwide health surveys will be given top priority. 

2.FRESH INVESTMENTS TO CREATE 3,000 JOBS - - THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Myanmar Investment Commission approved four new foreign investments in the industry and service sectors, including 16 new local investments. The investments worth RM250 million (US$63 million) are able  to create more than 3,000 jobs.

PHILIPPINES

1. TWO WEATHER SYSTEMS TO DRENCH MOST OF PH TUESDAY-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Two prevailing weather systems will continue to cause rains in most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Tuesday.

2. EALA ADVANCES TO PH WOMEN'S OPEN 2ND ROUND; MADIS, ABARQUEZ OUT-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 Filipino star Alex Eala moved to the second round of the Philippine Women's Open following a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Russian Alina Charaeva before a sellout crowd at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila on Monday night.

SINGAPORE

1. SIX INDONESIANS JAILED, CANED FOR TRYING TO RE-ENTER SINGAPORE ILLEGALLY ON SAMPAN-- CNA

Six men who had been sent back to Indonesia after immigration breaches tried to re-enter Singapore illegally on a sampan, but were caught when it sank.  

2. OVER 8,000 INTERNSHIPS, INDUSTRY ATTACHMENTS CREATED TO SUPPORT FAST-GROWING DATA CENTRE CAPABILITIES-- THE STRAITS TIMES

More than 8,000 internships, training opportunities and industry attachment openings have been developed in the data centre sector, as part of a national push to build artificial intelligence-ready capabilities.  

THAILAND 

1. BANGKOK PM2.5 WORSENS ON MONDAY; LAT KRABANG HIGHEST, RESPIRATORY IMPACTS WARNED -- THE NATION

Bangkok’s air quality centre reports PM2.5 above the standard on January 26, with Lat Krabang the highest district and several zones at levels beginning to affect health.

2.WELFARE FUND UNDER SCRUTINY -- BANGKOK POST

The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.  

VIETNAM

1.SOUTH KOREAN EXPORTS TO VIETNAM SURGE - - VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam has emerged as South Korea’s key export market in Southeast Asia despite global volatility. Trade between the two economies reached RM377 billion (US$95 billion) last year.  

2.GLOBAL STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONICS COMPANIES  - - VIETNAMPLUS

Electronics enterprises have been urged to adopt the global environmental, social, and governance standards to remain competitive. Compliance with environmental, labour, governance and information transparency must be made mandatory.   

-- BERNAMA