The Environment Ministry said that more factories are managing wastewater properly by installing wastewater treatment plants. They are also complying with environmental regulations to protect natural resources and caring for the environment. 

2.FUEL SHORTAGE CRIPPLES OVER 400 STATIONS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Commerce Ministry said more than 400 fuel stations and depots across Cambodia remain closed or have temporarily suspended operations due to delays in the arrival of new fuel supply. The public has been urged to conserve fuel.

INDONESIA

1.INDONESIA BOLSTERS TRADE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA -- ANTARA

Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti has moved to strengthen trade and investment cooperation with Singapore and Malaysia during bilateral meetings with the two neighboring nations.

2.INDONESIA, JAPAN AGREE TO BOOST COOPERATION IN MINERAL, NUCLEAR ENERGY -- ANTARA

Indonesia and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in two strategic areas, namely critical minerals and nuclear energy, on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum (IPEM) in Tokyo on Sunday.

LAOS

1.RISING ENERGY PRICES GRIP LAOS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The government and the business community are discussing multiple measures to address fuel supply shortages and rising prices amid tensions in the West Asia region. They discussed imports, reserves and distribution of fuel.

2.LAO-VIETNAM LAND CONNECTIVITY IMPROVES -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Officials inaugurated the 35-kilometre road connecting Xaychamphon district in Bolikhamxay province with the Nam On border crossing between Laos and Vietnam on March 12. This new road will facilitate cross-border transport and promote socio-economic development.

MYANMAR

1.AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASE SURVEILLANCE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Fisheries Department is researching diseases affecting aquatic animals in the Tanintharyi Region. This is to prevent any fish diseases in the aquaculture that can cause massive losses to farmers.

2.MINISTRY OVERCOMING ENERGY SHORTAGE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Energy Ministry is addressing fuel shortages by conserving fuel, increasing reserves and exploring alternative import routes. The ministry is also collaborating with international organisations to overcome challenges in the energy sector.  

PHILIPPINES

1.HOUSE TO APPROVE FUEL TAX RELIEF BILL THIS WEEK -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Philippines’ House of Representatives is scheduled to approve this week the measure granting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the authority to temporarily cut or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products.

2. PH LAWMAKER BACKS REVIVAL OF LIBRENG SAKAY PROGRAMME -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos on Monday expressed her support for the government’s possible revival of its Libreng Sakay program to help commuters amid an impending fare hike due to the rising prices of oil.

SINGAPORE

1. SFA RECALLS TWO MORE BATCHES OF FORMULA MILK PRODUCTS OVER PRESENCE OF CEREULIDE TOXIN -- CNA

Two batches of formula milk products have been recalled due to the presence of cereulide toxin, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Sunday

2. PROLONGED DIGITAL SCREEN USE LINKED TO AUTISM SYMPTOMS IN TODDLERS: NUH STUDY --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Toddlers who spend a longer time in front of digital screens are more likely to exhibit symptoms of autism, according to new research, which also found that Singaporean families often exceed national screen time guidelines.

THAILAND

1. EGG PRICES TO RISE 6 BAHT PER TRAY FROM MARCH 16 -- THE NATION

Egg farmer cooperatives will raise farm-gate egg prices by 0.20 baht per egg to 3.40 baht, pushing tray prices up by 6 baht from March 16.

2. GOVT IN TALKS FOR MORE OIL -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says Thailand is negotiating with all major oil-producing nations, not only Russia, to secure energy supplies, adding the nation will not face an energy shortage.

VIETNAM

1.E-BIKES ENHANCING ECO-FRIENDLY MOBILITY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Ho Chi Minh City has launched a public electric bicycle service to promote green urban mobility. Five hundred e-bikes will be deployed in the city and the public can use the bicycles for free for 15 minutes.

2.HIGH VOTER TURNOUT ON SUNDAY POLLS -- VIETNAM NEWS

Voter turnout for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–31 term reached 99.64 per cent on Sunday. More than 76 million voters cast their ballots across the nation.

-- BERNAMA