Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 7, 2025

CAMBODIA 

1. CAMBODIA SEEKS GLOBAL HELP TO RELEASE SOLDIERS — AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

Cambodia has approached the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for the release of its 18 soldiers held by Thailand. The soldiers were captured during the border conflict from July 24 to 28.

2. GARMENT, MACHINERY EXPOS WOO 200 EXHIBITORS — AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Cambodia International Machinery Industry Fair and the Cambodia International Textile and Garment Industry Fair are being held in the capital. More than 200 global manufacturers, innovators and investors from 15 countries are participating in the expos. 

MYANMAR

1. EXPERTS INSPECT DAMAGED ANCIENT PAGODAS — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR

International experts are conducting the second phase of field inspections on ancient heritage buildings in earthquake-hit areas, especially in Mandalay. The inspections are to restore damaged pagodas affected during the March 28 earthquake.  

2. DEMAND FOR MYANMAR’S BETEL NUT RISING — THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR 

Myanmar exported RM140 million (US$33 million) worth of areca nuts to India over a year, almost doubling the previous export value. There is a huge demand for Myanmar’s soft, fresh and moist areca nuts (betel nuts) in the international market.

PHILIPPINES

1. PH IN TALKS WITH INDIA TO ACQUIRE MORE BRAHMOS MISSILES – MARCOS — THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines is in the process of acquiring additional BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India, as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) ongoing modernisation and efforts to strengthen its regional defence posture.

2. MARCOS: PH ON RIGHT PATH TO PEACE BY ALIGNING WITH LIKE-MINDED NATIONS  — THE PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines is taking the right path to peace by deepening partnerships with like-minded nations that uphold international law – a strategy shaped in part by mounting tensions in the Indo-Pacific, including China‘s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

SINGAPORE

1. SOME AGEING CONDOS IN SINGAPORE STRUGGLE WITH FAILING INFRASTRUCTURE, INADEQUATE SINKING FUNDS — THE STRAITS TIMES

In 2024, when two out of three lifts in his block at Fernwood Towers broke down, Mr Haider Manasawala had to carry his suitcase down 21 storeys to catch a flight.

2. FORREST LI ON SINGAPORE FOOTBALL: ‘THE MOMENT NOBODY TALKS ABOUT IT … THAT’S THE END’ — CNA

Having stepped up to the top post in local football, new Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Forrest Li has much on his plate. 

THAILAND

1. BTS WRAPS TRAIN IN LONGEST THAI FLAG TO HONOUR HEROES AND SOVEREIGNTY — THE NATION

BTS recently unveiled its train wrapped in the longest Thai national flag to honour national heroes and sovereignty.

2. DONATIONS TO PROVIDE AID ALONG BORDER PASS B100M — BANGKOK POST

More than 100 million baht has been donated to the government to support residents affected along the Thai-Cambodian border.

VIETNAM

1. SHRIMP FARMING PROTECTING MANGROVE FOREST — VIETNAMPLUS

Coastal farmers in the Mekong Delta have successfully adopted shrimp farming in canals that are covered by mangroves. Growing shrimp under the mangrove canopy helps protect the mangrove ecosystem and the forest acts as a natural water filter.

2. STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES TO SPUR GROWTH — VNEXPRESS 

The government is seeking to identify three strategic technologies that will aid in the development of its economy.  They will explore products like 5G mobile network, robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, AI cameras, virtual assistance and blockchain platforms. 

— BERNAMA

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