China Railway Construction Corp is keen to expand its investments in Cambodia. The company is exploring transport, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors in the Kingdom.

2.CAMBODIA, PHILIPPINES BROADENING TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

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Cambodia and the Philippines are mulling ways to enhance economic cooperation. Phnom Penh is proposing direct flights between the two nations to facilitate tourism and business activities and to forge stronger people-to-people connections.

INDONESIA 

1.PRABOWO KICKS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF ABADI MASELA LNG PROJECT -- ANTARA

President Prabowo Subianto virtually broke ground for the Abadi Masela Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project from Jakarta, marking the start of construction on one of Indonesia's largest energy initiatives.

2.RI EXPLORES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PALESTINIAN MUSEUM AT TMII JAKARTA -- ANTARA

 Indonesia is currently exploring the establishment of a Palestinian Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), a cultural park in Jakarta, as part of its commitment to support the struggle of Palestinian people.

LAOS

1.LAOS URGES GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE NATIONS -- VIENTIANE TIMES

The government is urging more international support for vulnerable countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. So far, only 36 per cent of the targets have been achieved globally, with the 2030 deadline approaching.

2.SCIENTISTS DISCOVER FIVE NEW FISH SPECIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES

Lao researchers discovered five new fish species within the streams and tributaries of the Mekong River Basin. The discoveries highlight Laos’ rich freshwater biodiversity and its scientists’ contributions to aquatic research.

MYANMAR

1.RAISING NURSING EDUCATION STANDARDS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

The government upgraded 15 nursing training schools to institute status to improve nursing and midwifery education. Myanmar aims to produce qualified health workers comparable with those of Southeast Asian countries.

2.INTERNAL MIGRATION FUELS RENTAL MARKET -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

Yangon’s rental market is surging as a growing domestic migrant population drives up demand. A shortage of rooms and increased tenant demand are fuelling the market across nearly all city townships.

PHILIPPINES

1. MARCOS WRAPS UP SINGAPORE TRIP, SECURES STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday concluded his three-day working visit to Singapore, saying the trip reinforced the Philippines' strategic partnership with the city-state while boosting investor confidence in the country's digital economy, infrastructure, healthcare and innovation sectors.

2. DFA: 6 TO 7 COUNTRIES SET TO SIGN ASEAN PEACE, SECURITY PACT -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

More countries are set to sign and join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) during the week-long Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings in Manila on July 24, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE'S JUNE NON-OIL EXPORTS RISE 20.7% AS AI DEMAND STAYS ROBUST - CNA

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by 20.7 per cent in June from a year earlier as AI-related demand remained robust, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) said on Friday.

2. SINGAPORE, BRUNEI REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING BILATERAL TIES DURING SM LEE’S VISIT --  THE STRAITS TIMES

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit to the South-east Asian country.

THAILAND  

1. BANGKOK ORDERS THREE VENUES TO HALT OPERATIONS AFTER DEADLY LAT PHRAO PUB FIRE -- THE NATION

The BMA has taken action against three entertainment venues and launched safety inspections across all 50 districts following the deadly Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao fire.

2. AUNTIN, XI TO MEET IN SHANGHAI -- BANGKOK POST

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai on Friday during his visit to China, with Thai-Cambodian border security expected to be high on the agenda.

VIETNAM

1.PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT -- VIETNAMPLUS

A US$96-million (RM391 million) project will boost sustainable forest management, expand agroforestry and support greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The five-year project will promote community-based forest management.

2.NEW MINIMUM WAGE EFFECTIVE 2027 -- VIETNAMPLUS

The National Wage Council has agreed to raise the regional minimum wage by an average of 7.8 per cent effective January 1, 2027. The  minimum wage will be between US$11.81 (RM48) and US$14.86  (RM60) per month.

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