INDONESIA
1.GOV’T CONFISCATES 250 TONNES OF THAI RICE ALLEGEDLY SMUGGLED THROUGH SABANG FTZ -- JAKARTA GLOBE
The Indonesian government has seized 250 tonnes of rice from a warehouse in Sabang, Aceh, after determining the shipment entered the country illegally, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Sunday.
2.NU TELLS YAHYA TO RESIGN OVER PRO-ISRAEL SPEAKER -- THE JAKARTA POST
An internal conflict has erupted within the country’s biggest Islamic organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), with the group’s supreme council calling chairman Yahya Cholil Staquf to resign for inviting a United States scholar known for his support of Israel during the war in Gaza to an internal event in August.
LAOS
1.REVENUE COLLECTION, NATIONAL GROWTH DOMINATES ASSEMBLY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Lawmakers debated revenue collection, improving roads, social investment and environmental protection at the ninth National Assembly. They urged for improvement in revenues from mining operations and remove tax exemptions that reduce the government’s income.
2.ADB FUNDS SKILLS TRAINING FOR LAOTIAN YOUTH -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will channel RM149 million (US$36 million) to strengthen vocational education in Laos. The aim is to develop market-ready skilled workers and generate jobs for young people, especially for women.
MYANMAR
1.NEW AGRI UNIVERSITY TO MODERNISE RURAL ECONOMY -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The newly inaugurated University of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding (Maubin) will produce human capital to enhance rural development and modernise the agriculture sector. The institution will produce about 300 agricultural and livestock professionals annually.
2.FOREIGN TOURIST ARRIVAL REACH 800,000 -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
About 800,000 foreigners visited Myanmar from January to October this year, with Chinese, Thai and Korean nationals dominating arrivals. Myanmar is promoting sustainable tourism and encouraging the use of green energy in the tourism sector.
PHILIPPINES
1. PBBM: 7 OF ZALDY CO’S CO-ACCUSED IN CUSTODY; URGES OTHERS TO SURRENDER -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
Seven of the 16 people charged alongside former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co in the flood control corruption scandal are now in government custody, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Monday, even as he called on the remaining accused to surrender.
2. LPA NOW TD VERBENA -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY
The low pressure area east of Mindanao has developed into a tropical depression named Verbena, the weather bureau said in its 5 am bulletin on Monday.
SINGAPORE
1.MISS SINGAPORE ‘SHOCKED’ MISS MEXICO WON MISS UNIVERSE, BUT SAYS SHE DIDN’T DESERVE TO BE BOOED -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Like most viewers of the controversial 74th Miss Universe held in Bangkok on Nov 21, Miss Singapore Annika Xue Sager was also taken aback by the crowning of Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch.
2.POWERBOAT RACING-E1 SERIES TO MAKE BAHAMAS DEBUT IN 2026 -- THE STRAITS TIMES
Electric powerboat racing's UIM E1 World Championship will hold its 2026 final round in the Bahamas next year for the first time, organisers announced on Monday.
THAILAND
1. THAI PROVIDES REBOOKING AND REFUNDS AFTER HAT YAI FLOODING -- THE NATION Thai Airways rolls out flexible rebooking, refunds and travel credits for passengers affected by flooding in Hat Yai, covering tickets issued before 22 Nov and travel between November 22-30.
2. DEFECTIONS BOOST BJT POLL HOPES -- BANGKOK POST Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, on Sunday expressed confidence his party would gain the trust of the people in the general election expected early next year.
VIETNAM
1.FLOODING FORCES SUSPENSION OF 44 TRAINS -- VIETNAM PLUS
Forty-four passenger trains have been suspended due to heavy rain and flooding in recent days across Gia Lai, Quang Ngai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa provinces. Railway authorities refunded more than 21,000 tickets.
2.VIETNAM’S FOREST BOASTS RICH BIODIVERSITY -- VIETNAMPLUS
A recent survey showed that Vietnam’s forests are still rich in biodiversity and the wildlife population continues to grow. But habitat loss and hunting remains a concern as they are threatening animals.
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