Daily brief
Thirteen Japanese nationals have been arrested upon their return from Cambodia, where they are alleged to have been involved in fraud operations. In a related development, China has issued a warning to its citizens in Cambodia about kidnappings and fraudulent job advertisements following recent law enforcement busts. Cambodian authorities have also suspended sales at properties owned by the Prince Group, which is accused of being a front for cyberscam activities.
A nine-year-old child injured by gunfire from Myanmar is being transferred to a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Indonesia and Pakistan have reportedly held discussions on a potential deal for JF-17 fighter jets, with an expert highlighting the talks as international recognition for the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft (ongoing coverage).
Police have been deployed in Hanoi.