Southeast Asia News Roundup
Cambodia
Honouring the Win-Win Policy that Brought Peace
Cambodia will mark the 26th anniversary of the Win-Win Policy today, introduced by former Prime Minister Hun Sen to end the conflict with the Khmer Rouge. The national reconciliation policy allowed peace and stability to prevail in the Kingdom.
Human Capital Development Top Govt Priority
The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hem Vanndy, said human resources development will remain the government’s top priority. He urged students going abroad for higher education on scholarships to return to their homeland and help the government in nation-building.
Myanmar
Stay United to Fight Local and Foreign Saboteurs
New military cadets were advised to unite despite their diverse backgrounds to counter domestic and foreign saboteurs trying to cause disunity within the military. The trainees must uphold the army motto "Once a Soldier, always a Soldier" while serving the military.
New Import, Export Foreign Exchange Rates
The Customs Department announced that starting January 1, tariffs on exports and imports will be based on the online market trading rate, rather than the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Myanmar. These rates will be updated weekly.
Singapore
Resident Architect Gives Siglap South’s New Community Club a Local Touch
In Siglap, plans for a new integrated hub are taking shape – a project that reimagines what a community club can be.
Difficult but Not Impossible: Lions Keep Faith as They Face Vietnam in Second Leg of ASEAN Championship Semis
It will take a monumental effort if Singapore are to make their first ASEAN Championship final since 2012.
Thailand
Heavy Rains and Flash Floods Warning for the South of Thailand
The South of Thailand would experience more rainfall and isolated heavy rains as the moderate northeast monsoon prevailing over the Gulf and the Andaman Sea was strengthening, the Thai Meteorological Department said on Saturday.
Pheu Thai, BJT Reaffirm Their Unity
The Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), have reaffirmed their commitment to coalition unity as they attempt to downplay tensions between them.
Conclusion
The articles highlight the various developments in Southeast Asia, ranging from Cambodia’s Win-Win Policy to Myanmar’s new import and export foreign exchange rates, Singapore’s community club project, and Thailand’s heavy rainfall warning. The region is witnessing a mix of progress and challenges, with a focus on human capital development, national reconciliation, and economic growth.
FAQs
- What is the Win-Win Policy in Cambodia?
- The Win-Win Policy is a national reconciliation policy introduced by former Prime Minister Hun Sen to end the conflict with the Khmer Rouge, allowing peace and stability to prevail in the Kingdom.
- What is the focus of Myanmar’s new military cadets?
- New military cadets are advised to unite despite their diverse backgrounds to counter domestic and foreign saboteurs trying to cause disunity within the military.
- What is the change in Singapore’s community club project?
- Plans for a new integrated hub are taking shape, reimagining what a community club can be.
- What is the warning for Thailand’s South?
- The region will experience more rainfall and isolated heavy rains due to the moderate northeast monsoon.