About 1,250 displaced families from Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages are taking refuge in a monastery area in Banteay Meanchey province. The government vowed to protect its citizens and prevent any armed conflict. 

2.KOREAN SUPPORT HELPS TACKLE CYBER CRIME -- FRESH NEWS 

The Cambodia–Korea Joint Task Force has been instrumental in combating cyber crimes. Cambodia assured it will eradicate all forms of transnational crime, including online scams and other cybercrime threatening public security.

INDONESIA 

1.INDONESIA, JAPAN EXPAND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TIES -- ANTARA

The Sakuranesia Foundation has brokered new vocational education partnerships between Indonesia and Japan, seeking to strengthen human resource development through industry-focused training and student exchanges, the foundation said on Saturday.

2.INDONESIA EYES SAUDI HAJJ MARKET WITH BULOG RICE -- ANTARA

Indonesia’s state-run logistics agency Bulog has offered its “Haji Nusantara Rice" product to Saudi Arabian importers as part of efforts to expand the country’s food market for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

PHILIPPINES

1.ITALY, PH INK NEW DEFENSE COOPERATION DEAL -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

The Philippines and Italy have sealed a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement after more than a year of review, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday night.

2.SHEAR LINE, 'AMIHAN' DUMPING RAINS OVER LUZON – PAGASA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

Multiple weather systems are affecting large parts of the country, bringing cloudy skies and rains, particularly over Luzon, the weather bureau reported Sunday.

SINGAPORE

1. STUDENT CARE OPERATOR LITTLE PROFESSORS UNDER INVESTIGATION OVER UNPAID WAGES, ‘ANOMALIES’ IN FEE DEDUCTIONS -- CNA

Student care operator Little Professors Learning Centre is under investigation by the police and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) after salaries were owed to 54 employees.

2. BANGLADESH FREEZES BANK ACCOUNTS OF S’POREAN TYCOON AMID PROBES; BUSINESSMAN DENIES ALLEGATIONS --  THE STRAITS TIMES

The authorities in Bangladesh have frozen the bank accounts of a naturalised Singaporean billionaire amid probes into business dealings.

MYANMAR

1.TIME-TESTED CHINA-MYANMAR SIBLING TIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar will continue to maintain a strong relationship with China based on the “Pauk-Phaw” or ” fraternal relationship. The cooperation has helped to build the Myanmar-China Community and promote regional peace and stability.

2.SKILLS TRAINING FOR URBAN WOMEN -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The government will provide vocational training in major cities to help women acquire new skills. Courses will include sewing, handicrafts, baking, cooking, and floral design, taught by both local and foreign experts.

VIETNAM

1.SMART BORDER MANAGEMENT TO BOOST TRADE -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government has approved a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at Vietnam’s Mong Cai and Dongxing in China. It will be a major step to open up cross-border trade. 

2.UPGRADING LO RIVER BRIDGE -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government has directed authorities to quickly repair the structural damage of the crucial Lo River Bridge within a year. The bridge, once completed, can improve socio-economic development and safeguard national security.

-- BERNAMA