SINGAPORE
1.FREE SCREENING FOR 40,000 COUPLES TO DETECT THOSE WITH RISK OF PASSING DOWN RARE DISORDERS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
With just a blood test or cheek swab, some 40,000 married couples over the next three years will be able to find out for free if they are at risk of having children with a rare genetic disorder.
2. TWO WORKERS DIE IN ACCIDENT AT NORTH-SOUTH CORRIDOR WORKSITE IN LENTOR AVENUE -- CNA
Two workers died on Tuesday (Sep 17) after they were struck by heavy machinery at a North-South Corridor worksite at Lentor Avenue.
CAMBODIA
1.CAMB0DIA PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE MINE CLEARANCE -- FRESH NEWS
Both countries have agreed to work on mine clearance under the Ottawa Convention Meeting to ensure people can return to their normal lives without any fear. Cambodia said with its experience it is ready to assist Ukraine which is battling with Russia.
2. CAMBODIA BRACING TWIN TYPHOONS -- KIRIPOST
The Meteorology Department warned that Typhoon Bibingka and Typhoon Pulasan will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. They are predicted to hit lowland and coastal areas from September 17 to 19— both typhoons following the same path are expected to have a strong influence on weather conditions.
LAOS
1. ASEAN ECONOMIC MINISTERS FOCUS ON WOOING FDI -- VIENTIANE NEWS
Foreign investments have topped the agenda of the 56th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Vientiane. The regional and international economic and financial situation continues to face instability after COVID-19, climate change and political conflicts internationally.
2. MADE-IN LAOS PERFUME FOR ASEAN DELEGATES — VIENTIANE NEWS
Delegates attending the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane next month will receive a unique gift of “Lao ASEAN” brand perfumes that offer the scent of Lao aroma. This initiative is to showcase Laos’s growing fragrance industry and to promote local products overseas.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM-NETHERLANDS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE — VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam is urging the Netherlands to promote cooperation on climate change and green growth. Vietnam wants the nation to support capacity building to respond to climate change, prevent flash floods, and landslides and manage water resources sustainably.
2. VIETNAM CALLS FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDIA — VIETNAM NEWS
Vietnam delegates attending the 53rd Executive Board of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies meeting in Moscow urged media outlets to publish credible news to maintain public trust. Agencies must strengthen their presence across media platforms to offer fast, accurate, objective and verified information with wide coverage.
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