INDONESIA
1. PURBAYA HITS OUT AT PLAN TO ‘RETURN’ IDLE MEAL FUNDS -- THE JAKARTA POST
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has called for improved budget absorption for the free nutritious meals (MBG) programme, after the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), which oversees the initiative, revealed plans to return unspent funds amid slow spending.
2. PRABOWO ALLY GLENNY KAIRUPAN APPOINTED AS GARUDA INDONESIA CEO -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Indonesia’s national airline Garuda Indonesia on Wednesday appointed Glenny H. Kairupan as its new chief executive officer, replacing Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan less than a year after his tenure began.
LAOS
1. LAOS-CAMBODIA SOLIDIFY MILITARY TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES
The Lao People’s Army and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces have agreed to maintain deep military cooperation to enhance security cooperation along their shared borders. Jointly, they will combat illegal immigration, transnational crime, human trafficking and illicit trade.
2. VIETNAM SUPPORTS LAO NATIONAL DAY -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Vietnam donated command vehicles, parade gear and fireworks to assist Laos celebrate its 50th National Day in December, as part of defence cooperation between the two countries. Both defence ministries also reviewed the 2025-2029 defence cooperation.
MYANMAR
1. MARKING A DECADE OF CEASEFIRE PACT -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The government marked the 10th Anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, pledging to maintain peace and unity for the nation’s economic recovery. It said only unity will allow the multiple ethnic groups to live in harmony.
2. URGING NAM TO PROTECT DEVELOPING NATIONS -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to continue protecting developing nations amid growing global trade and political tensions. Founded in 1961, NAM, with over 100 member countries, advances the interests of developing countries.
THE PHILIPPINES
1. RAINY THURSDAY IN MOST PARTS OF PH DUE TO EASTERLIES -- PNA
The easterlies affecting Central Luzon, Southern Luzon and the Visayas will continue to bring rains in most areas of the country Thursday, the Philippines weather bureau said.
2. KHAN DISQUALIFICATION HAS NO IMPACT ON DUTERTE CASE – ICC SPOX --PNA
The disqualification of chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, on the case of the Philippines former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has “no impact” on the ongoing probe, the latter’s spokesperson said Wednesday night.
SINGAPORE
1. ABOUT 745 CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK ANNUALLY TO SINGAPOREAN MOTHERS IN PAST 5 YEARS -- THE STRAITS TIMES
An average of about 745 children a year were born out of wedlock to Singaporean mothers here from 2020 to 2024.
2. LAW PASSED TO KEEP CARESHIELD LIFE PREMIUMS SUSTAINABLE; MPS DEBATE AFFORDABILITY, FAIRNESS OF INSURANCE SCHEME -- CNA
Members of Parliament (MPs) passed a new law on Wednesday (Oct 15) allowing authorities to serve notices to defaulters of CareShield Life premiums, among other moves to keep premiums sustainable and affordable for those enrolled in the national disability insurance scheme.
THAILAND
1. BANGKOK TO HOST MEGA DIWALI CELEBRATION: KHLONG ONG ANG ANS PHAHURAT ILLUMINATED -- THE NATION
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to host one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India with the “Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025.”
2. PM COPS FLAK FOR INTERIOR RESHUFFLE -- BANGKOK POST
The controversial high-level Interior Ministry shake-up has sparked allegations of political retaliation by the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party ahead of an expected general election.
VIETNAM
1. PETROVIETNAM EARNINGS HIT RECORD HIGH OF RM123 BILLION -- VIETNAMPLUS
Vietnam National Industry Energy Group (Petrovietnam) has reported revenue of RM123 billion (US$30 billion) for the first nine months of this year, despite weak crude oil prices in the global market. Petrovietnam's success is largely due to its adoption of science, technology and innovation.
2. TRACKING GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS FROM FARM SECTOR -- VIETNAM NEWS
Authorities have conducted six national greenhouse gas inventories to monitor gas emissions, mainly from the agriculture sector, which could impact the environment. It reflects the government’s transparency in reporting emission data.
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