SINGAPORE
1. AFTER ISWARAN’S CONVICTION, AGC SAYS IT WILL MAKE DECISION ON ONG BENG SENG SOON -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said it will take a decision in respect of property tycoon Ong Beng Seng soon, in the wake of S. Iswaran’s conviction.
2. CHINA’S WARSHIPS GIFT AND FUNDING NAVAL BASE IN CAMBODIA: COULD IT PUT REGIONAL DYNAMICS IN CHOPPY WATERS? -- CNA
As a Chinese-funded upgrade of a naval base in Cambodia inches closer to completion, recent confirmation that Beijing will gift two warships to Phnom Penh has stirred further suspense and questions over China’s intent, and the role it wants to play in the region.
CAMBODIA
1. CAMBODIA, CHINA BOLSTERS PARLIAMENTARY, BILATERAL TIES -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia and China signed an agreement in Beijing to strengthen their cooperation in parliamentary and bilateral areas — largely focusing on legislation, oversight, governance and digital sectors, and exchanges of female and young parliamentarians. Both nations want to deepen their traditional relations under the agreement.
2.JUDO ATHLETES WIN FIVE MEDALS IN THAILAND - - AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESS
Cambodian judo athletes won five medals — two gold, one silver, and two bronze — at the Thailand International Judo Championships 2024 in Chonburi held from 21 to 22 September. The competition included three categories — cadet, senior and Kata.
LAOS
1. ASEAN OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR 42ND ENERGY MEET -- VIENTIANE NEWS
Senior ASEAN energy officials and their Lao counterparts reviewed preparations for the ASEAN Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane scheduled to take place between 26-27 September. Officials are preparing a summary report of all the activities under the ASEAN Plan of Action.
2.ASEAN PLANS TO IMPROVE AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND FTA -- VIENTIANE NEWS
ASEAN members and the business community are discussing upgrading the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand by removing trade barriers in these two markets. ASEAN-Australia trade was US$94.4 billion while ASEAN-New Zealand trade reached US$12.7 billion in 2023.
VIETNAM
1. RISING CAR OWNERSHIP IN VIETNAM - VN EXPRESS The Ministry of Industry and Trade said car ownership tripled in 13 years to 63 vehicles per 1,000 per person last year. Total number of registered automobiles was 6.31 million by the end of last year. Vietnam remains one of the largest auto markets in the region along with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
MALAYSIA AIRLINES CONNECTS DA NANG CITY — VIETNAM NEWS Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Da Nang City on Tuesday, operating seven weekly flights. The new connection between Malaysia and Vietnam is expected to boost tourism and Malaysia is ranked in the top 10 countries of international visitors to Dan Nang.
THAILAND
1. NESDC URGES OCA TALKS WITH CAMBODIA AS MIDDLE EASTERN CONFLICTS RISE -- THE NATION
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has advised the government to quickly discuss the overlapping claims area (OCA) with Cambodia to prepare for rising fuel prices due to conflicts in the Middle East that could expand into full-scale wars.
2. PHEU THAI 'FLEXIBLE' ON POLICY -- BANGKOK POST
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the Pheu Thai Party will back off from its charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political officeholders if coalition parties disagree with it.
INDONESIA
1.2045 GDP PLAN REQUIRES ECONOMIC MIRACLE: WB -- THE JAKARTA POST
The World Bank has thrown cold water on Indonesia’s dream of becoming a high-income economy by 2045 and outlined some of the challenges middle-income countries face in making such a leap.
2.BANYUWANGI TEACHER ARRESTED FOR HACKING NATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE AGENCY WEBSITE -- JAKARTA GLOBE
A contract teacher from Banyuwangi, identified as Barik Abdul Ghofur, 25, has been arrested for hacking into the National Civil Service Agency (BKN) website and selling the stolen data on the dark web, allegedly earning US$8,000 (approximately IDR121 million).
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