The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia plans to organise a Cambodia–Japan Business Forum to promote Japanese investment. Japanese investors are eyeing Cambodia as a competitive and promising destination.

2.DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF TOURISM SECTOR -- FRESH NEWS

The Pacific Asia Travel Association Cambodia Chapter and Sourceamax Asia Co Ltd will jointly promote digital transformation in the tourism sector. The international services company will support Cambodia’s tourism promotion, international market outreach, and responsible digital advancement.

INDONESIA 

1.INDONESIA, JAPAN PUSH RESEARCH COOPERATION THROUGH BRIN PARTNERSHIP -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has partnered with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and international research networks to strengthen the country's research ecosystem through expanded global collaboration.

2.INDONESIA TO EXPORT PREMIUM RICE FOR HAJJ PILGRIMS IN SAUDI ARABIA -- ANTARA

The Indonesian government has announced plans to export 2,280 tons of premium rice to Saudi Arabia to meet the consumption needs of around 200,000 Indonesian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.

LAOS

1.CAMBODIA-LAOS-VIETNAM TO DEVELOP BORDER AREAS -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam have pledged to develop their border areas, promote trade and tourism, and improve people’s livelihoods. Priority areas include accelerating the construction of road and rail links, energy cooperation and economic integration.

2.LAO-UAE TO BOLSTER CYBERSECURITY -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Laos and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will establish an ASEAN digital and artificial intelligence centre to improve cybersecurity and support safer online business and state services. Stakeholders from both countries signed an agreement to speed up the initiative. 

MYANMAR 

1.NEW TRADE CORRIDOR TO ENHANCE FARM EXPORTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Myanmar and Thailand are set to establish Tachilek-Mae Sai as a transit corridor to enhance connectivity. This initiative will ease the export of 16 products from Myanmar to Thailand, including maize, black gram, sesame, green gram and rice.

2.INDIA SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

India is providing advanced laboratory equipment to Myanmar’s education sector to promote bilateral cooperation in the education field. Modern equipment, scientific research materials and supporting software will be provided to the Naypyitaw State Academy. 

PHILIPPINES

1.EALA EXITS WTA 1000 QATAR OPEN -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY 

Filipino Alexandra Eala took an early exit in the WTA 1000 Qatar Open after bowing to Tereza Valentova of Czech Republic, 6-7 (6), 1-6, Monday night at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Center in Doha.

2.SHEAR LINE, ‘AMIHAN’ TO CONTINUE TO DAMPEN PARTS OF PH -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY  

The shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan" will continue to affect many parts of the country, the weather bureau said on Tuesday.

SINGAPORE

1.DOCTORS SEE SURGE IN RESPIRATORY CASES AS HAZE PERSISTS OVER PARTS OF SINGAPORE -- CNA

General practitioners across Singapore are reporting an increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory symptoms as hazy conditions continue to affect the island.

2.SINGAPORE LIFTS 2026 ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECAST TO 2-4 PCT AFTER OUTPERFORMING IN 2025 -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore upgraded its full-year 2026 growth forecast to a range of 2 per cent to 4 per cent after the economy grew at a better-than-expected pace in the final quarter of 2025.

THAILAND

1.ANUTIN DECLINES TO SPELL OUT COALITION MATHS, SAYS HE WILL WAIT FOR OFFICIAL RESULTS AND PARTY MEETING -- THE NATION

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says coalition plans will be decided after official MP certification and a party executive meeting, declining to name potential partners or portfolios for now.

2.BJT TO PUSH CHARTER REWRITE -- BANGKOK POST

Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to press ahead with the constitutional amendment process after the result of the referendum on Sunday showed strong public support for rewriting the charter.

VIETNAM

1.VIETNAM PORTS’ GROWTH ON POSITIVE TREND -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam is preparing for a strong maritime business this year, following the arrival of 134,600 vessels at its seaports last year. The country is undertaking major upgrades to its seaport infrastructure to establish itself as a key logistics hub in the global supply chain.

2.VIETNAM 10  BEST PLACES TO RETIRE -- VIETNAMPLUS

French website Retraite sans Frontières has ranked Vietnam among the world’s top 10 best countries for retirement. The index evaluates destinations based on cost of living, climate, healthcare quality, safety, accessibility to services and transportation.

-- BERNAMA