Asean morning news
Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu
Mekong communities struggle as China tests dam equipment
Water ranges on the Mekong River, which flows via China and 5 different international locations earlier than emptying into the South China Sea, have dropped as soon as once more after Beijing revealed it was testing tools at considered one of its 11 dams within the higher reaches of the important waterway.
— Aljazeera
China’s South China Sea expansion plans hit a wall in Indonesia (video)
China’s seemingly unstoppable enlargement via the South China Sea lastly hit a wall final week, an unyielding, uncompromising wall named Indonesia.
— AEC Information At present
China can boost Asean’s smart-city dreams but, first, it needs to earn some trust in Southeast Asia
China is the most recent nation to pledge assist for the Asean Good Metropolis Community, which goals to deal with the Southeast Asian bloc’s urbanisation challenges via digital expertise and innovation, an bold plan supported additionally by the USA, Australia and South Korea.
— South China Morning Submit
Paperwork cut for migrant workers as registration deadline looms
The authorities have diminished paperwork and launched on-line doc submission to assist migrant employees and their employers beat the March 31 deadline for renewing work permits.
— Bangkok Submit
UOB digital bank eyes S$10b Asean millennial market
UNITED Abroad Financial institution (UOB) has projected a S$10 billion market alternative in Asean, with the 84-year-old Singapore financial institution occurring the offensive to take a bit of it via its standalone digital financial institution for millennials.
— The Enterprise Instances
As Indonesia stands up to China, who will follow in Southeast Asia?
“Mystify, mislead and shock the enemy,” the traditional Chinese language strategist Solar Tzu suggested in The Artwork of Battle.
— South China Morning Submit
Dhaka seeks Asean support for Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has urged Asean and the worldwide neighborhood to stay engaged with the Rohingya concern for the “secure, dignified and voluntary” repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of birth in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
— The Impartial
Thailand is the leading ASEAN nation in annual suicide rates
“Thailand, which ranks in 32nd place with 14.four of suicides per 100.000 inhabitants – or almost 10,000 suicide deaths final yr.”
— The Thaiger
‘Gotong royong’: Spirit of Japanese-ASEAN cooperation
Japanese Overseas Minister Toshimitsu Motegi delivered his first coverage speech on ASEAN on the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on Friday as he concluded his go to to the area, which additionally took him to Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
— The Jakarta Submit
Meeting focusses on ASEAN tourism initiatives
Progress has been made within the implemen-tation of the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP), stated Everlasting Secretary on the Ministry of Major Sources and Tourism Pengiran Haji Kamalrudzaman bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Ishak.
— Borneo Bulletin On-line
China and mastery of the Mekong
97 kilometres of rocks in Thai waters stand between Beijing and dominance over the Mekong, a mighty river that feeds thousands and thousands because it threads south from the Tibetan plateau via 5 international locations earlier than emptying into the South China Sea.
— The Asean Submit
Why fishing boats are on the territorial front lines of the South China Sea
Tensions could have eased between China and Indonesia after one more stand-off over fish-rich waters within the South China Sea however fishing fleets stay on the core of the heated territorial dispute.
— South China Morning Submit
When the Mekong River turned blue
There’s something mistaken with the Mekong River. When its usually murky brown waters turned an excellent blue, it heightened worries concerning the well being of the river that greater than 60 million folks in Southeast Asia depend upon for his or her livelihoods.
— CNA (video)
Intra-Asean trade promoted
Enhancing intra-Asean commerce and funding is vital for a cohesive and responsive Asean.
— The Phnom Penh Submit
Vietnam chairs first meeting of ASEAN Committee in New York
The primary assembly of the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee was held in New York on January 10, focusing dialogue on actions and priorities of ASEAN member states this yr.
— SGGP
A Reflection on Thailand’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2019
Thailand’s ASEAN Chairmanship formally ended on 31st December 2019. ASEAN continues to hold the torch by handing over the Chairmanship to Viet Nam in accordance with the custom of alphabetical rotation of the Chairmanship amongst Member States.
— Bangkok Submit
CLMV senior economic officials meet in Hanoi
Senior financial officers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) gathered in Hanoi on January 12 for his or her 18th assembly hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MoIT).
— Vietnamplus
ASEAN members seek to boost economic cooperation
This is a crucial assembly, coordinating the primary actions carried out in many alternative channels to make sure the consistency of targets and the Roadmap for implementing priorities in ASEAN.
— Vietnamplus
Cambodia morning news
Compiled by Raksmey Khoem @raksmey.aecnews
Victory for labor rights in Cambodia as largest casino workers’ strike ends in peace
Cambodia registered an uncommon victory for labor rights when on January 11, a two-day strike by employees of the nation’s largest on line casino firm NagaWorld ended peacefully and presumably efficiently following the administration’s determination to lift wages and reinstate the union’s chief.
— International Voices
Provinces face water shortage due to rice cultivation
The Water Sources Ministry and Meteorology is blaming a scarcity of water in a number of provinces on extra rice farming.
— Khmer Instances
Cambodia’s 2 largest ports see remarkable rise in revenue last year
PAS, the dominion’s largest seaport, made gross income of 79.three million U.S. final yr, up 17.5 p.c in comparison with the yr earlier than, stated the report launched on the ministry’s annual convention.
— Thmey Thmey
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Indonesia morning news
Compiled by Justhine De Guzman Uy @justhine.aecnews
Chinese Coast Guard,Fishing Vessel Still Trespass EEZ Near Natuna
Three Indonesian naval ships discovered many Chinese language coast guard and fishing vessels stay in Indonesia’s unique financial zone close to Natuna waters on Saturday or 4 days after President Joko Widodo’s latest go to to Natuna District in Riau Islands Province.
— Tempo.co
China’s South China Sea expansion plans hit a wall in Indonesia (video)
China’s seemingly unstoppable enlargement via the South China Sea lastly hit a wall final week, an unyielding, uncompromising wall named Indonesia.
— AEC Information At present
Humpback whale dies after becoming stranded on N. Sumatra coast
A 20-ton humpback whale has died after turning into stranded on the coast of Asahan regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday afternoon.
— The Jakarta Submit
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Lao PDR morning news
Compiled by Raksmey Khoem @raksmey.aecnews
‘The colour is blue’: Strange changes to Mekong River as hydropower dams and climate change make their mark
LUANG PRABANG, Laos: Earlier than daybreak, monks stroll the streets of Luang Prabang accumulating alms. The Mekong gently meanders within the darkness. The river is a peaceable however highly effective power right here.
— CNA
Lao Villagers Displaced by Dams Struggle to Survive in Resettlement Sites
Lots of of Lao households displaced by Chinese language-backed dam initiatives and now dwelling in resettlement villages are dealing with hardships because of poor housing and a scarcity of labor, with many nonetheless ready for compensation promised for fields and orchards misplaced after they have been pressured to maneuver, sources say.
— RFA
The end for Lao’s elephants?
The elephant is a cultural image in Lao most likely because of the truth that at one interval in time, the nation was recognized to have numerous these mighty mammals roaming its lands free. A lot in order that earlier than it was ever often known as Lao, folks used to name elements of the nation Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants.
— The Asean Submit
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Malaysia morning news
Compiled by Sreypov Men @MenSreypov
Malaysia’s economy likely to better this year: MoF
Malaysia’s economic system is predicted to do higher in 2020 because the manufacturing sector’s buying managers index for December 2019 rose to a 15-month excessive, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng stated.
— New Straits instances
Malaysia, Pakistan keen to enhance trade in commodities
Malaysia and Pakistan are eager to additional discover methods to reinforce commerce in commodities in addition to avenues to additional broaden Malaysian palm oil’s share in Pakistan.
— The Solar Day by day
Arrival of 100,000 Indonesian amateur golfers projected to boost Malaysian tourism this year
Tourism Malaysia is concentrating on the arrival of some 100,000 Indonesian novice golfers this yr, together with the Go to Malaysia 2020 marketing campaign.
— Malay Mail
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Myanmar morning news
Compiled by Sreypov Men @MenSreypov
Obstacles to Myanmar’s growth in 2020
The ASEAN Submit lately revealed an article on whether or not 2020 will likely be an excellent yr for Myanmar’s economic system.
— The Asean Submit
Xi Jinping to visit Myanmar as Suu Kyi tours China border state
Myanmar chief Aung San Suu Kyi made a uncommon journey to a area bordering China days earlier than President Xi Jinping is predicted to push for controversial port and dam initiatives throughout a go to to the nation.
— Thai PBS World
Myanmar: the UN body is building up, and watching
The most recent evidence-gathering physique, positioned in Geneva, is for Myanmar. It is likely one of the United Nations’ “Worldwide, Neutral, Investigative Mechanisms”. How is that this new physique progressing and what will be anticipated of it? JusticeInfo requested Nicholas Koumjian, the pinnacle of the Mechanism.
— Swiss Data
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Philippines morning news
Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu
“Imminent hazardous eruption” for Taal volcano, says PHIVOLCS as it stresses need for total evacuation of island
Taal volcano is now on alert stage four, that means there’s imminent hazardous eruption inside hours or days, in accordance with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) which reiterated the necessity for “whole evacuation” of the volcano island.
— Eagle Information
NAIA flights ‘on hold’ due to Taal Volcano ash eruption
All flights on the Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport (NAIA) have been placed on maintain following the ash eruption of the Taal Volcano in Batangas on Sunday, January 12.
— Rappler
Foreign investments plunge 33% in 10 months, says BSP
Web inflows of international direct investments (FDI) plunged 32.eight p.c from January to October final yr regardless of a surge in October, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) stated.
— The Philippine Star
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Singapore morning news
Compiled by Justhine De Guzman Uy @justhine.aecnews
Online sales grew in November, but Singapore retail still in negative zone with 4% decline
RETAIL gross sales fell yr on yr for the 10th month in November, weighed down by big-ticket gadgets like vehicles and furnishings, in accordance with Division of Statistics (SingStat) information out on Friday.
— The Enterprise Instances
SFA recalls live mussels from France due to presence of norovirus
The Singapore Meals Company (SFA) stated on Saturday (Jan 11) that it has directed meals specialist Traditional Wonderful Meals to recall the Bouchot dwell mussels from France.
— Channel NewsAsia (very annoying popups)
Nearly half of Singapore’s butterfly species are extinct: Study
Virtually half of Singapore’s native butterfly species have disappeared over the previous 160 years, with the lack of particular crops and deforestation being key drivers of the native extinctions.
— Straits Instances (annoying popups)
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Thailand morning news
Compiled by John Le Fevre @photo_journ
PM2.5 levels in greater Bangkok increase
This morning, ranges of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and fewer in diameter (PM2.5) in most areas of Bangkok and neighborhood exceeded the secure threshold of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air.
— NNT
Thousands join Thai anti-government run as political climate simmers
1000’s of Thais participated on Sunday (Jan 12) in a run billed as an anti-government protest, in what seemed to be the most important present of dissent in opposition to the federal government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
— CNA
Majority dissatisfied with govt’s handling of water shortage: Poll
A big majority of individuals are not happy with the federal government’s dealing with of the water shortages which have hit many elements of the nation, saying it’s not well-prepared for the scenario, in accordance with the results of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat College, or Suan Dusit Ballot.
— Bangkok Submit
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Vietnam morning news
Compiled by Sreypov Men @MenSreypov
Vietnam’s coal purchases set to escalate
Vietnam will import 12 million tons of coal this yr, 30 million tons in 2025 and 50 million tons in 2030 to gas thermal energy crops.
— VnExpress
Civilian Killed in Violent Land Clash in Vietnam Identified as Elderly Community Leader
A civilian killed throughout a violent conflict over a land dispute that additionally left three policemen useless has been recognized because the aged chief of a gaggle of villagers protesting a army airport building web site close to Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, state media stated Friday.
— Radio Free Asia
Vietnam aviation industry maintains double-digit growth in 2019
Airports Council Worldwide forecasts that Vietnam may have the quickest air passenger progress on this planet within the interval of 2018-2040 with a mean annual progress fee of 6.2%.
— The Hanoitimes
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