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.

LAOS

1. UPGRADING LUANG PRABANG AIRPORT -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

Three bidders from China, South Korea and Türkiye are bidding to upgrade the Luang Prabang International Airport under a public-private partnership model. The 30-year project will enhance the airport’s capacity and service standards.

2. INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TO LAO’S ENERGY TRANSITION -- VIENTIANE TIMES 

The United Kingdom-funded Climate Compatible Growth programme and the National University of Laos are spearheading efforts to promote clean energy. Local and International researchers are exploring innovative ideas to assist Lao’s clean energy transition. 

INDONESIA 

1. RIAU DECLARES EMERGENCY ALERT FOR FOREST FIRES -- THE JAKARTA POST

Riau provincial administration has declared an emergency alert over forest fires until the end of November, as haze from fires has begun to appear in several regions in the province.

2. PRABOWO SETS ECONOMIC NEGOTIATION PRIORITIES AHEAD OF US VISIT -- ANTARA

President Prabowo Subianto summoned several economic ministers to his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Sunday afternoon to discuss Indonesia’s strategic response to upcoming economic negotiations with the United States.

MYANMAR

1. CENTRAL BANK FIGHTING MONEY LAUNDERING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

The Central Bank of Myanmar continues to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It is seeking technical assistance from foreign experts to address these challenges. 

2. REBUILDING SAGAING WITH MODERN FACILITIES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Efforts to modernise Homalin township in Sagaing Region will be implemented soon. Power supply, infrastructure development, health and education facilities will be upgraded to improve the living conditions in the region that was impacted by the earthquake last year. 

PHILIPPINES

1. EALA THROUGH TO 2ND ROUND IN DUBAI TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala moved to the second round after her opponent, American qualifier Hailey Baptiste retired due to an injury in the WTA1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships early Monday (PH time) at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre in United Arab Emirates.

2. RAINS, CLOUDY SKIES ACROSS PH DUE TO 3 WEATHER SYSTEMS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY (PNA)

Most parts of the country will get cloudy skies and scattered rain showers due to three weather systems on Monday.

SINGAPORE

1. HARMONY IN SINGAPORE MUST BE ACTIVELY RENEWED, AND NOT TAKEN FOR GRANTED: PM WONG -- CNA

Singapore's multicultural harmony did not come about by chance and needs to be actively renewed, not taken for granted, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his Chinese New Year message on Monday.

2. SINGAPORE KEY EXPORTS ROSE 9.3 PCT IN JANUARY WITH ELECTRONICS FUELLED BY AI DEMAND --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Singapore’s key exports saw further gains in January as electronics shipments surged on strong artificial intelligence-related demand.

THAILAND

1. THAILAND BRACES FOR SHIFTING WEATHER; STORMS LIKELY IN CENTRAL AND EAST -- THE NATION

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecast for Monday (February 16) warns of unsettled weather.

2. DIGITAL AGENCY TOUTS OPERATIONS PLAN -- BANGKOK POST

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) has outlined its operations plan for this year, dubbed "depa unstoppable" and focusing on continued training of human resources, the promotion of innovation investment and the development of digital infrastructure.

VIETNAM

1. STARLINK GIVEN PERMISSION TO OPERATE -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam has authorised satellite internet provider Starlink to operate telecommunications services. The company will deploy four gateway stations and 600,000 user terminals nationwide in its initial phase.

2. NEW YEAR FACELIFT FOR CITY SCHOOLS -- VIETNAMPLUS

The construction of dozens of schools across Ho Chi Minh City is being expedited ahead of the Lunar New Year. New classrooms and modern facilities are expected to accommodate about 1,000 students. 

-- BERNAMA