TOP NEWS HEADLINES IN SINGAPORE, INDONESIA, CAMBODIA & VIETNAM: OCT 27, 2024

SINGAPORE

1. STATELESS UNEMPLOYED YOUTH WHO HAS NEVER GONE TO SCHOOL LANDS JOB OFFER -- THE STRAITS TIMES

Stateless youth Ricqo Rafiezuwan once likened his existence to that of a ghost – his presence known to and noticed by only a few people.

2. AS NATIONS COMPETE FOR AI DOMINANCE, SINGAPORE IS CARVING OUT A NICHE FOR ITSELF -- CNA

Having spent the last decade in Europe publishing papers on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and tabular data, Chinese national Zhao Zilong, 33, was surprised when he received an opportunity to work half a world away.

INDONESIA

1. FROM ADORABLE TO AUTHORITATIVE: PRABOWO EMBRACES MILITARY LEADERSHIP POST-ELECTION -- JAKARTA GLOBE

The days of Prabowo Subianto’s “gemoy” (adorable) campaign persona during the 2024 Presidential Election are over. After dancing his way to a decisive electoral victory, the former army general has reverted to his true identity as a leader who embraces a military approach.

2. PRABOWO COMMITTED TO COMPLETE IKN CONSTRUCTION IN FOUR YEARS -- ANTARA

President Prabowo Subianto conveyed his commitment to complete the construction of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) within four years. He said this during a retreat with the Red and White Cabinet at the Military Academy, Magelang, Central Java.

CAMBODIA

1. CHINA’S AGENCY TO PRODUCE VIDEOS TO PROMOTE CAMBODIA -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA  PRESSE

The Ministry of Information is supporting China’s Institute of International Economic Strategy to produce video documentaries to promote Cambodia’s economic and tourism potential to a global audience. The institute will begin with filming the “The Love of Cambodian Territory” documentary. 

2. SIEM REAP PROMOTES MORE ‘MODEL TOURISM VILLAGE’ -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE 

Siem Reap will popularise more 'Model Tourism Village' projects in the province to help promote tourism, livelihoods and improve the local economy. The current Preah Dak village in the province has been successful as a model village - attracting domestic and international visitors.

VIETNAM

1. FOUR AIRPORTS IN VIETNAM HALT FLIGHTS AMID TYPHOON -- VIETNAM NEWS 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam temporarily suspended flight operations at four airports - Da Nang, Phu Bai, Dong Hoi and Chu Lai- on October 27 due to potential threats from Typhoon Trami. The typhoon is forecast to reach the central coast of Vietnam today. 

2. VIETNAMESE PM LEADS DELEGATION TO MIDDLE EAST -- VIETNAMPLUS 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on October 27 to attend the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative and travel to Saudi Arabia for a working visit. 

-- BERNAMA