SINGAPORE
1.ASEAN POWER GRID COULD CREATE NEW JOBS, BRING INVESTMENTS TO ENERGY SECTOR: STUDY -- THE STRAITS TIMES
The Asean power grid would have many benefits for countries in the region other than providing green electricity, including the creation of new jobs, reduced air pollution, and significant investments generated for the energy sector.
2.INCOME-ALLIANZ SAGA: WHAT'S NEXT IF GERMAN INSURER DECIDES NOT TO PURSUE A REVISED DEAL? -- CNA
German insurer Allianz is unlikely to revise a proposed deal to acquire a majority stake in Income Insurance, after the transaction was blocked by the Singapore government earlier in October, according to some experts.
INDONESIA
1.PRABOWO DEMANDS LOYALTY FROM HIS CABINET -- THE JAKARTA POST
President Prabowo Subianto called on the newly installed members of his Red and White Cabinet to help prepare for the launch of his key programs during their first plenary meeting on Wednesday at the State Palace in Jakarta, adding a caveat that those who did not support his initiatives should withdraw.
2.AGRICULTURE MINISTER OUTLINES STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN 3 YEARS -- JAKARTA GLOBE
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has been tasked by President Prabowo Subianto to implement programs that will enable Indonesia to achieve food self-sufficiency within four years. However, he confidently shortened the timeline to three years.
CAMBODIA
1.CAMBODIA-INDONESIA REAFFIRMS BILATERAL TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE
Cambodian Foreign Affairs Minister Sok Chenda Sophea and his newly appointed Indonesian counterpart Sugiono acknowledged their long-term relationship and vowed to work closely in core areas — politics, defence, security, trade, investment, education, and culture.
2.CAMBODIA-RCEP TRADE ON POSITIVE TRAJECTORY -- FRESH NEWS
Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries touched over RM100 billion from January to September this year, a 17.1 per cent rise compared to last year. Its trade volume with RCEP was 61.6 per cent of its total trade volume.
LAOS
1.ASEAN BOLSTERING REGIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS -- VIENTIANE TIMES
ASEAN markets its 20th anniversary to promote connectivity, sustainability and resilience across regional capital markets. The Lao Securities Commission Office and the Asian Development Bank on Tuesday hosted the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum in Laos’ capital Vientiane.
2.CHINA URGES LAOS TO BE BRI MODEL -- VIENTIANE TIMES
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Laos should be partners in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to promote the China-Laos Railway and the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, and shaping the Laos-China community with a shared future.
VIETNAM
1. VIETNAM-MALAYSIA TIES ON ROBUST MOOD -- VIETNAMPLUS
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Malaysia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Tan Sri Datuk Johari Abdul held high-level talks in Hanoi on Tuesday. Both nations will mark the 10th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership in 2025.
2. VIETNAM BRACES FOR ANOTHER MAJOR TYPHOON -- VIETNAM NEWS
Typhoon Trami is expected to enter the East Sea on Friday which could trigger heavy rainfall in central Vietnam from Saturday to Monday. This is the sixth typhoon to hit the country this year. Large vessels have anchored at local piers after delaying their journeys.
MYANMAR
1.MYANMAR-RUSSIA CONDUCT NAVAL EXERCISE -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
The second Myanmar-Russia joint security naval exercise began with four navy ships from the Russian Pacific Fleet. The Russians visited Yangon, participated in friendly sports, studied the naval vessels of two countries and conducted harbour phase exercises as part of their visit.
2. MYANMAR TARGETS 30 PER CENT FOREST COVER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
Myanmar aims to preserve 30 per cent of its total area with forest reserves and 10 per cent of protected land area, in an effort to combat global warming impacts and protect its biodiversity. Environmental protection is given priority to prevent landslides and flooding.
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