HEADLINES: Myanmar junta releases more than 9,000 prisoners
CAMBODIA: Cambodia rings in 2024 with salary boost for factory workers
This reflects a USD4 increment compared to the wage set in 2023. The decision to raise the minimum wage for 2024 was disclosed in November of the previous year, following a series of 20 consultative meetings involving various stakeholders.
On January 2, Prime Minister Hun Manet conveyed his well-wishes to the workers through social media, highlighting the rise in their monthly salary.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training had previously issued a statement on November 28, revealing that the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) had initially set the monthly salary at $202 for workers in the specified sectors, with the prime minister subsequently announcing a $2 increase to this figure.
MYANMAR: . Myanmar junta releases more than 9,000 prisoners
The traditional event comes as the army, which took power in a military coup in 2021, faces growing resistance from allied groups in the country’s north.
A coalition of ethnic armed groups has said it has captured military positions and border hubs vital for trade with China, posing a serious threat to the junta, according to analysts.
Independence Day in Myanmar has previously been marked by a parade in the capital Naypyidaw, followed by an address from junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
But the junta leader was absent this year, leaving a subordinate to read prepared remarks in his stead.
SINGAPORE: Pongal Open House to kick off in Little India on Jan 6, events include heritage trail, cooking demo
SINGAPORE – Visitors to the annual Pongal Open House in Little India can expect to be welcomed by an array of immersive activities, including a heritage trail around Little India led by celebrity guests.
Organised by the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), the festivities will be held across two weekends – on Jan 6 and 7, and Jan 13 and 14.
Pongal is a harvest festival that marks the start of spring, and is celebrated by Tamils, particularly in South India and the state of Tamil Nadu. In Singapore, the festival will be celebrated over four days from Jan 15.Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the festivities held in Little India on the trail, as well as learn about various foods and decorations related to Pongal. They can also look forward to seeing live cattle on display along the trail.
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THAILAND: Nokia to transform Thailand into Southeast Asia’s data hub
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(ANN/THE NATION) – Nokia envisions Thailand as a potential hub for Southeast Asia’s digital industry and is committed to emerging as a premier solution provider for data centre connectivity in the region.
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Ajay Sharma, the head of Nokia Thailand and Cambodia, expressed the company’s commitment to expanding its role and presence in the country and the wider region, aligning with the anticipated exponential growth of digital-related businesses in the upcoming years.
Sharma said Nokia’s ambition to actively participate in the evolving market, especially as the data centre sector is just beginning to flourish.
He highlighted the company’s strategic positioning to connect real data centres, not only within Thailand but also extending across borders.
Nokia’s advantage lies in its proven technology, established interfaces, and existing installations, positioning the company well to play a crucial role in the connectivity landscape of evolving data centres.
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