2.YANGON HOSPITAL TREATS 4,000 HEART PATIENTS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The Cardiology Department at Yangon General Hospital provided medical treatment to over 4,000 inpatients and about 13,000 outpatients for heart-related conditions last year. Doctors performed nearly 900 coronary angiograms and angioplasties.

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PHILIPPINES

1. PH, JAPAN INCLUDE FISHERIES FOR EXPANDED FOOD SECURITY TIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday highlighted the expanded food security ties between the Philippines and Japan, which now include the fisheries sector.

2. DEPED LAUNCHES REVISED K-10, IMPROVED SHS CURRICULUM TRAINING IN SULU -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday highlighted the successful rollout of the strategic training initiative for teachers of Kindergarten to Grade 10 and Senior High School (SHS) in Sulu province.  

SINGAPORE

 1. SINGAPORE TO EASE RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATING NEW HOTELS, HOSTELS IN HERITAGE PRECINCTS AT BOAT QUAY, BEACH ROAD - CNA

Restrictions on new hotels, backpacker’s hostels and serviced apartments will be relaxed at two heritage precincts at Boat Quay and Beach Road, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said on Friday

2.ANOTHER SINGAPOREAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED LINKS TO CAMBODIA-BASED SCAM RING; 30 MEN STILL AT LARGE --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Another Singaporean man has been arrested in Malaysia for his alleged connection to a Cambodia-based scam ring targeting Singaporeans.

THAILAND 

1. DBD FLAGS 53 HUAI KHWANG FIRMS AS NOMINEE RISKS -- THE NATION

The Department of Business Development has sent data on 53 Huai Khwang firms to AMLO for financial checks amid nominee concerns.

2. LAND BRIDGE PROJECT HITS NEW SNAG -- BANGKOK POST

Thailand's flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.

VIETNAM

1.BUSTLING TRADE AT SHARED BORDERS -- VIETNAMPLUS

Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, which share borders, are deepening trade and services and attracting capital. The Mekong Delta, with 18 million people, is emerging as a major agro-fisheries trading  hub.

2.LEVERAGING GREYING COMMUNITY’S POTENTIALS -- VIETNAM NEWS

President To Lam urged the government to introduce policies to engage senior citizens to participate in the country’s development rather than isolating them. They should not merely be seen as policy beneficiaries but as participants in development.

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