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Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam: July 5, 2026

CAMBODIA

 

1.PHNOM KULEN TO BE PREMIER TOURIST SPOT --  AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE

The Tourism Ministry will transform Phnom Kulen into a major tourist destination. Located in Siem Reap, it will be developed into a prominent eco-tourism, cultural and spiritual destination in Southeast Asia.

 

2.EXPANDING TIES WITH NORTH EAST ASIA -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments is keen to work with Cambodia. The multilateral body serves as a regional cooperation centre in the fields of economy, education, culture and medicine.

 

INDONESIA 

 

1.INDONESIA AIMS ATMP HUB FOR ASIA-PACIFIC -- ANTARA

Indonesia is aiming to become an Asia-Pacific hub for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) by expanding the clinical application of stem cell therapy through the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

2.INDONESIA, META LAUNCH TEAM TO COMBAT ONLINE GAMBLING SPAM -- ANTARA

Indonesia's Communication and Digital Ministry (Komdigi) and technology giant Meta have set up a team dedicated to combat online gambling-related content from spreading primarily through social media comments.

 

PHILIPPINES

 

1.MARCOS HAILS ALEX EALA’S HISTORIC WIMBLEDON -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

MANILA - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala for making history at Wimbledon after becoming the first Filipino to advance to the fourth round of the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.

 

2.UMIC STATUS CERTIFIES THE PHILIPPINES’ ABILITY TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

MANILA - The Philippines’ elevation to an upper-middle income country (UMIC) proves its ability to achieve national progress, the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) head of the House of Representatives said on Saturday.

 

THAILAND 

 

1.TRAVELLERS WARNED: SMUGGLING CANNABIS ABROAD RISKS JAIL AND HEAVY FINES -- THE NATION

Thai officials warn travellers not to smuggle cannabis overseas, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and new fines of 30,000 baht per kilogramme.

 

2.NEW CURBS FOR AIRLINE CREW: CAAT -- BANGKOK POST

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced new regulations aimed at tightening control over airline crew members' handling of personal items, prohibiting them from accepting or transporting goods for others.

 

VIETNAM

 

1.TOP HUMAN TALENTS TO DRIVE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY -- VIETNAMPLUS

The government aims to develop a high-quality workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It seeks to strengthen its competitiveness in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor and quantum technologies.

 

2.OFFSHORE SOLAR POWER CATALYST FOR MARINE ECONOMY -- VIETNAMPLUS

Offshore wind energy is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam's green marine economy and modern maritime industries. Vietnam’s Sustainable Marine Economic Development Strategy calls for a green, modern and innovation-driven marine economy.

 

-- BERNAMA

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