Global News Digest
SINGAPORE
- LIGHTS, LANTERNS, AND LEGENDARY SPIRIT: SLITHER INTO YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH FUN FESTIVITIES — THE STRAITS TIMES
Chinese New Year (CNY) festivities are in full swing to welcome the Year of the Snake that starts on Jan 29, with events ongoing and more to come until February.
MALAYSIA
- AS MALAYSIA RESTARTS NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMME, CAN IT AVOID ITS ‘ON-AGAIN, OFF-AGAIN’ HISTORY? — CNA
Almost two decades ago, when Sue Haizal received the call-up to serve in Malaysia’s national service, the now 38-year-old housewife recalled being terrified as she was about to venture into the unknown.
CAMBODIA
- CAMBODIA’S GLOBAL TRADE HIT RM248 BILLION — AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodia’s international trade rose to RM248 billion (US$55 billion) last year from RM212 billion (US$47 billion) in 2023. The Kingdom’s Free Trade Agreements with China and South Korea, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have contributed to the growth.
MYANMAR
- TAPPING BLUE ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar, with large coastal regions and marine ecosystems, will develop its Blue Economy to use ocean resources for sustainable development. The focus will be on fishing, breeding marine resources, offshore oil and natural gas, and renewable energies.
VIETNAM
- HANOI FREEZES AS MORNING TEMPERATURE DIPS — VIETNAMPLUS
The national capital is experiencing severe cold this morning with temperatures dipping to eight degrees Celsius triggered by strong winds from the Gulf of Tonkin. Cold weather is expected to envelop Hanoi and the northern provinces until 13 January.
INDONESIA
- MEGAWATI DISMISSES POLITICAL FEUD WITH PRABOWO, PREPARES FOR PDI-P’S LEADERSHIP BATTLE — JAKARTA GLOBE
Megawati Soekarnoputri, the leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), dismissed rumors of a political feud with President Prabowo Subianto, despite their rivalry in the 2024 presidential election.
THAILAND
- JAPANESE RESTAURANTS FLOURISH IN THAILAND, NEARING 6,000 NATIONWIDE — THE NATION
The popularity of Japanese food in Thailand continues to soar, with the number of Japanese restaurants approaching 6,000 nationwide in 2024, according to a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the articles highlight various news and developments from around the world, including the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore, the restart of Malaysia’s national service programme, and the growth of Cambodia’s international trade. Other notable stories include Myanmar’s plans to develop its Blue Economy, Vietnam’s severe cold weather, and Indonesia’s political developments.
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A: Some of the key topics discussed in the articles include Chinese New Year celebrations, national service programmes, international trade, Blue Economy, and political developments.
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